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Location: Brisbane

About the Role:

Aurizon’s Bulk and Containerised Freight business is expanding, and we're seeking an experienced Civil Site Engineer to join our Bulk Terminal Engineering and Planning Team. This role will see you play a key part in the planning, design, and delivery of critical civil infrastructure projects that support our growing freight operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project Management: Organise and plan the technical aspects of civil projects, including design, preparation of user requirement specifications, and ensuring safety in design for new and altered works.
• Design & Auditing: Oversee the design, checking, and auditing of civil systems submitted by the design team or external providers, ensuring they meet industry best practices.
• Documentation: Prepare all necessary documentation, including user requirements, system requirements, installation procedures, and asset handover materials.
• Safety & Standards: Ensure civil designs conform to enterprise and industry standards, contributing to the production and implementation of new standards and procedures.
• Problem-Solving: Investigate faults, develop solutions, and implement engineering fixes to enhance safety and operations.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Project Manager, Program Manager, Senior Management, and other stakeholders as needed.

About You:

We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-focused Civil Engineer who thrives in complex environments and takes pride in delivering practical, high-quality outcomes.

• Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory); Project Management certification desirable.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in design, construction, and maintenance of civil infrastructure with an eye for innovation and efficiency.
• Autonomy: Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Collaboration: Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively across engineering, operations, and external stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Skilled in identifying issues, developing solutions, and driving continuous improvement.
• Commercial Acumen: Experience in managing project budgets, estimates, and schedules.

If you're ready to apply your civil engineering expertise to major infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you. Join Aurizon and contribute to the future of freight transport in Australia.

What we offer you:      

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities
• Access to mentoring and development programs
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands
• Parental leave program and super booster

About Aurizon:

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator with integrated landside supply chain solutions and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers