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Principal Engineer - Transport

CompanyEgis Group
LocationSunshine Coast
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 16, 2026
About The Company
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,500 employees operate across over 70 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
About the Role

Company Description

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Job Description

As a Principal Engineer – Transport within the Rail business unit, your primary purpose is to lead the successful pursuit and delivery of multidiscipline transport projects across Southeast Queensland. This opportunity combines project leadership, client management, work winning and technical oversight responsibility.

In this role, you will also provide delivery-focused leadership across the project lifecycle, bringing together the appropriate technical, advisory, construction and commissioning capabilities to achieve safe, compliant and commercially successful outcomes for clients.

The role will act as a Key Account Manager within the locality and as tender lead for priority opportunities, with responsibility for developing and executing local work-winning strategies and agreed pursuit plans. Working collaboratively across the broader Egis business, the role will present an integrated Egis team to clients and partners to support the sustainable growth of Egis' transport presence in Southeast Queensland.

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have 15+ years of experience within the transport sector with demonstrated senior leadership capability to lead and manage complex transport infrastructure projects. In addition to this, you will also have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, accredited by the relevant national industry body at Professional Engineer level.
  • Chartered professional engineer status
  • Current registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
  • Demonstrated experience across multiple stages of the project lifecycle, including design, construction, testing and commissioning
  • Demonstrated experience leading bids and managing strategic client relationships in the transport sector
  • Recognised as an industry and market leader with knowledge of the Southeast Queensland transport market, clients, delivery partners and procurement environment is highly desired
  • Expert technical knowledge in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by broad understanding of multidisciplinary transport interfaces
  • Strong understanding of Australian railway standards and guidelines and ability to adhere to industry best practices
  • High-level consulting, client relationship and key account management skills
  • Strong commercial acumen, ability to influence and strategic thinking ability
  • Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with a broad range of technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels

Additional Information

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then don't wait, apply now!

  • Business Line: Transportation
  • Type of contract: Permanent contract
  • Service Line: Inter - Urban Transport
  • Region: Asia Pacific
  • Job Family: Technical Engineering
  • Key Skills
    Project leadershipClient managementWork winningTechnical oversightCivil engineeringRPEQ registrationChartered professional engineerInfrastructure designTesting and commissioningBid managementStrategic planningRailway standardsCommercial acumenStakeholder managementConsultingAccount management
    Categories
    EngineeringTransportationConsultingManagement & LeadershipConstruction
    Benefits
    Flexible working arrangementsInclusive culture
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Principal Engineer will lead the pursuit and delivery of multidisciplinary transport projects across Southeast Queensland. They are responsible for project leadership, client management, and developing local work-winning strategies.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    10+
    💼Company Size
    15722
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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