Principal Engineer – Urban Development

About Us

Join us in building joyful connected cities.

Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end‑to‑end capability across the entire design‑to‑operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.

Our Urban Development team in Sydney consists of talented engineers and designers who are driving innovation with forward‑thinking projects. We’ve built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results across the region, consistently achieving high‑quality outcomes. Joining our Sydney team will provide you with the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, work on projects that will challenge your skills, and help you grow professionally.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages both personal and career development, while placing a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to join our Urban Development team in Sydney. This role offers the opportunity to deliver impactful projects and advance your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Develop budgets and prepare fee proposals.
• Oversee the UD design and drafting program.
• Oversee civil design, including earthworks, drainage, car parks, roads, pavements, and utilities.
• Lead design coordination with architects, landscape architects, and engineers at project meetings.
• Coordinate technical reviews and internal QA processes.
• Take on project management, bid support, and leadership duties.
• Set department goals and develop actionable implementation plans.
• Enhance engineering application processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status with NER accreditation.
• 15+ years’ experience, preferably in civil design for buildings, urban development, land development, or brownfield projects.
• Strong technical expertise in civil design with knowledge of relevant guidelines, Australian Standards, and Local Council Planning Schemes.
• Understanding of brownfield projects, water environments, and water resource management.
• Proficient in civil design software such as AutoCAD, 12D, Drains, and Microsoft Project.
• Experienced in QA processes and design reviews.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

APPLY NOW or reach out to Renita Rajan at for a confidential discussion.

We are open to considering this role on a full‑time, part‑time or job‑share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

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