Senior Road and Civil Engineering Designer

About Us

pitt&sherry is an Australian employee‑owned consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services. We thrive on tackling challenging projects that enable us to live up to our vision: inspired thinking to embrace the challenges of a changing world.

We are proud to be Australia's most agile thinkers: we are engineers, scientists, planners, technicians, project managers and consultants and coupled with our multi-disciplinary offering, we deliver solutions that make a true difference to people and place. With seven offices throughout Australia, we are committed to remaining big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

The Opportunity

The Senior Civil Designer is a key technical delivery role responsible for the development, coordination, and production of high-quality road and civil design models and documentation across multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. Working closely with engineers, designers, and project managers, the role supports the successful delivery of projects across transport, power, mining, industrial, and water sectors.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years’ experience in a consulting engineering environment, with strong technical expertise in 3D Modelling, designing and producing accurate and efficient outputs for civil and highway, earthworks, drainage, and utilities projects. Experience with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) road design standards and requirements will be highly regarded.

You will bring a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior team members while collaborating effectively with engineers and project managers.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects across a range of sectors, within a professional, supportive consulting environment.

Essential

What you need:

10–15 years’ experience in civil design/modelling within a consulting engineering environment.Advanced proficiency in 12d or Open RoadsStrong understanding of road design and civil infrastructure principles across multiple sectors.Experience delivering design packages for complex infrastructure projects.Ability to interpret design standards and translate them into practical modelling outputs.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Design, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).

Desirable

Experience with TfNSW road design standards and project delivery requirements.Exposure to digital engineering frameworks (ISO 19650), BIM, or model-based delivery.Experience across multiple sectors (transport, power, land development, mining, industrial, water).Familiarity with additional software (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS platforms, ProjectWise, Open Roads).

Why Join Us

Passionate Team: We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to join us as we advance into our 2030 strategy.Flexible Working Practices: At pitt&sherry, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.Professional Development: We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia, Transport Australia and Consult Australia.Additional Leave: Purchased additional leave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.Competitive Remuneration: A market-competitive remuneration package.Social Connections: Regular social and cultural celebrations to connect with your team.Recognition and Growth: Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognised, and you can truly make a difference.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We actively support workplace gender equity and publicly report through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Proud members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).