Senior Pavement Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Pavement Engineer to join our Auckland Transport team. With a strong pipeline of new and ongoing projects, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering critical infrastructure across the region.

We’ve recently secured several high-profile projects through tenders and direct appointments, and the team are also supporting the delivery of major ongoing programs such as Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Riverlink)  and the Eastern Busway Alliance (EBA)—all of which require dedicated pavement design and MSQA support.

How you’ll make a difference

• Deliver pavement design support across a range of small to large-scale multi-disciplinary projects, including modelling, reporting, and producing technical drawings and specifications.
• Provide MSQA support and construction-phase services on active projects, conduct site investigations, manage quality assurance tasks, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Independently lead small to medium pavement design packages, organise internal design reviews, attend project meetings, and contribute to sustainability and safety-in-design workshops.
• Support senior engineers on complex or large-scale packages, while mentoring junior staff and promoting collaboration across internal teams to deliver high-quality, consistent outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, meeting tight deadlines and budgets, and ensuring deliverables align with project scope, stakeholder expectations, and quality requirements.

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.

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with 5+ years of experience in pavement design, including delivery of design packages within New Zealand or Australia.
• Proficient in pavement modelling using CIRCLY 7 (required), with knowledge of AustPADS (preferred), and a solid understanding of Austroads and NZTA guidelines and specifications.
• Experience supporting pavement works during construction, including design change advice, MSQA, and CPS inspections, with a strong focus on quality assurance.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes to tight deadlines across multiple projects.
• A collaborative, proactive, and emotionally intelligent team player, with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills; CPEng registered or actively working towards it (required).

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.