Job Description
Flexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews
Company culture that is respectful, inclusive and supportive
We offer exciting career development and varied scope of civil projects
The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.
We currently employ over 500+ team members across nine offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.
The Role
Due to recent growth in clients and repeat business opportunities, our Canberra office is looking for a Civil Engineer with a passion for the Built Environment to join the Canberra team.
Our team delivers various types of technically challenging projects across urban renewal / development and municipal infrastructure (earthworks, storm water, sewer, water, pavements, and road design, among others).
As part of our Civil team in Canberra, you will play a key part in
Delivering various built form and urban development projects.
Managing projects and delivery of engineering investigation, assessment, and design and construction management documentation across a range of sectors.
Design of roads, bulk earthworks and drainage.
Manage and communicate project requirements to sub-consultants, contractors, architects and developers.
Multi-discipline project delivery by utilising a variety of civil design packages.
What we’re looking for?
We want you to take control of your career and successfully operate in a highly autonomous, yet supportive, environment with the following attributes:
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
Demonstrated experience in built-form civil engineering design.
Minimum 4 to 5 post-graduate years of experience as a competent consulting engineer,
Experience in preparing detailed design and documentation of roads, intersections, pavements, earthworks, and stormwater drainage.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time, whilst working autonomously.
Understanding of local government regulatory frameworks and statuary compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of civil design software such as 12D Model and/or Civil 3D.
Competent and independent use of other civil modelling software such as DRAINS, MUSIC, HEC-RAS, Autoturn and AutoCAD.
Organise and coordinate people and work in a decisive manner.
Excellent communication skills – able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly
Creative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles
Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across multiple offices.
What does working at Northrop look like to you?
At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.
We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you: Flexible working hours, hybrid work environment etc.
Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.
Free EAP, Health and Wellbeing seminars.
Alternative public holidays.
Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).
Salary income protection insurance.
Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.
We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.
How to apply?
To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter
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Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.
It is essential that you have demonstrated experience as a Sustainability Consultant in the built environment consulting field, including project management, building sustainability design and delivery of ESD projects.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Sustainability or Engineering.
ESD Strategy development and design thinking is essential.
Green Building Consulting and Certification Experience - As Built and Buildings are essential
NCC Section J Compliance 2026 - DTS and JV3 Modelling is essential
Modelling Experience across GHGE, Daylight, NatHERS, BASIX, Passivehaus, Parametric and LCA. NABERS Energy and Water modelling would be desirable.
Strong working knowledge of other sustainability rating tools, including the WELL Standard and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) frameworks.
Experience with Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using E-tool or equivalent software is desirable. IES/Design Builder experience is desirable.
Job Management Skills are essential: Project Planning, good level of communication and being able to articulate complex solutions.
Client Management and consulting experience is essential, being able to demonstrate good client side thinking.
Business development and proposals experience is essential: Proposal writing, client pursuits and nurturing.
