Principal Civil Designer - Inground Services

ACOR Consultants was founded in 1997 by a group of engineering professionals united by a strong set of personal and professional values. From these beginnings, we have grown to become one of Australia’s leading employee-owned engineering consultancies.

We operate as one national team, working collaboratively across disciplines and locations. Our culture is something we are genuinely proud of, and we recognise and reward those who demonstrate our values of excellence, passion, caring, integrity, collaboration and courage.

We are currently seeking a Principal Civil Designer – In-Ground Services Coordination to join our civil team. This is a key technical role focused on the coordination and design of complex in-ground infrastructure across major projects including data centres, defence sites and brownfield developments.

About the role

This role will see you leading the coordination of critical underground services across multidisciplinary projects, working closely with internal teams, clients and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating in-ground infrastructure including electrical reticulation (HV/MV/LV), communications, water, sewer, stormwater and fuel systems
• Developing and managing detailed utility layouts for complex developments
• Leading 3D modelling and clash detection of underground services
• Chairing coordination meetings and contributing to multidisciplinary design workshops
• Producing detailed design documentation from concept through to construction
• Supporting construction phase activities including RFIs and as-constructed models
• Mentoring designers and engineers to build capability within the team
• Contributing to the development of BIM frameworks and digital design innovation

Skills and experience

• 8+ years’ experience in civil design with a focus on in-ground infrastructure coordination
• Strong experience delivering complex infrastructure, data centre or major development projects
• Advanced proficiency in 12d (preferred) or Civil 3D, along with Navisworks for clash detection
• Solid understanding of Australian standards, codes and best practice
• Proven ability to deliver designs from masterplanning through to construction
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Highly regarded:

• Data centre project experience
• Experience working within BIM environments
• Experience in civil siteworks design and/or 12d Drainage Network Editor

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package aligned to experience
• 100% employee-owned business
• Genuine career progression, including leadership opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Regular social and fundraising events

If you are looking to take the lead on technically complex projects and play a key role in shaping high-performing design outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with ACOR.

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

ACOR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and be currently residing in the country.

ACOR does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.