Senior Highways Engineer

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Job Description Help shape Western Australia’s road network.

We are seeking an experienced Highways Engineer to contribute to major highway, arterial road, intersection and interchange projects across Western Australia.

This opportunity will suit a civil engineer with demonstrated Main Roads WA (MRWA) project experience and a strong understanding of local design standards and practices. You will apply your technical expertise, collaborate with specialists across disciplines and develop practical solutions that meet client and project requirements.

What will a day in this role look like?

Undertake geometric design of highways, arterial roads, intersections and interchanges, developing road alignments, cross-sections and earthworks.

Prepare concept, preliminary and detailed designs in accordance with MRWA requirements, Austroads guidelines and relevant Australian Standards.

Produce design reports, drawings, specifications and construction packages, coordinating drainage interfaces and pavement considerations.

Participate in road safety assessments, technical reviews and design quality checks.

Manage allocated tasks to meet quality, budget and programme objectives, working alongside civil, structural, drainage, traffic and environmental specialists.

Build relationships with MRWA, local government and other transportation clients, contributing to meetings, workshops and technical discussions.

Support project planning, client reporting, proposals and fee estimates.

Provide construction support, including responding to contractor queries and RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and attending site inspections as required.

Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

A Bachelor of Civil Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.

At least five years’ experience in road and highway engineering, including demonstrated experience delivering MRWA projects in Western Australia.

Strong knowledge of the MRWA Engineering Road Note series, Design and Project Management Guidelines, Austroads Guides and relevant Australian Standards.

Experience in geometric design for highways, arterial roads and intersections.

Proven ability to coordinate design interfaces and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Strong communication skills and a practical approach to solving engineering problems.

Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or progress towards chartership.

Current Australian working rights.

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