'I enjoy working for the AECOM Aviation Team as it offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects alongside great people and clients, in a dynamic environment that leverages our truly global capabilities and supports my continued professional growth.' Duncan Price ANZ Aviation Client Director 

Come grow with us.

Become part of AECOM’s Aviation team - a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive environment where you’re encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues who value teamwork, innovation, and technical excellence, while being empowered to take ownership of your career journey. As part of a highly experienced group delivering complex and exciting projects across Australia, New Zealand and beyond, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of major airside infrastructure. With AECOM’s global reach and strong local presence, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of technical challenges, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and help shape the future of aviation infrastructure across the region.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Due to continued growth in our Sydney aviation team and a strong pipeline of airport infrastructure projects across NSW and ANZ, we’re looking to bring on a Principal Civil Engineer – Aviation Pavements to help lead and shape our expanding capability.

This is a key role within a growing team, where you’ll work on major airfield projects including runways, taxiways and aprons, while also playing a part in mentoring emerging talent and strengthening our presence in the Sydney aviation market.

As part of a growing Sydney-based aviation team, you will:

• Lead the technical delivery of complex airfield pavement projects, including runways, taxiways and aprons across Sydney, NSW and the broader ANZ region

• Act as a trusted technical lead, providing guidance on pavement design, rehabilitation strategies and airfield compliance (ICAO, CASA, FAA)

• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring quality, consistency and timely delivery across all project phases

• Build strong relationships with key aviation clients, contributing to repeat work, extensions and new project opportunities

• Support and contribute to bids and proposals, bringing practical delivery insight and helping position AECOM for key aviation pursuits

• Mentor and develop junior to mid-level engineers, helping grow capability within the Sydney aviation and pavements team

• Balance technical delivery with project leadership responsibilities, including oversight of scope, program and commercial performance

• Contribute to the ongoing growth of the Sydney aviation team, sharing knowledge, improving processes and strengthening our market presence

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 proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to take ownership and drive outcomes

• Strong technical curiosity, with a desire to stay close to design while stepping into broader leadership responsibilities

• Confidence working in complex, multidisciplinary environments, balancing competing priorities with ease

• A natural relationship builder who enjoys working closely with clients and internal teams

• A collaborative leadership style, with a genuine interest in mentoring and developing others

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how projects are delivered successfully from both a technical and financial perspective

• Clear and confident communication style, with the ability to influence and guide decisions

• Adaptability and resilience, particularly when working across fast-paced aviation projects and live operational environments

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         
• Medical, life and income protection cover provided
• 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. 

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.