Technical Officer

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Company Description “Being at the global number one engineering business means that the projects I work on are city-shaping: I feel part of creating the future of Australia!” – Tim Nuttall, Group Lead - Transport, QLD Come grow with us. As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Specialising in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure. We support public and private clients in moving people and goods sustainably, with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of transportation. 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 . Job Description How you’ll make a difference AECOM’s Highways team in Brisbane is growing and we’re looking for a Technical Officer to help deliver some of Queensland’s most important transport infrastructure projects. With a strong pipeline of work across TMR and major local government clients, this is a role where you’ll step into real design, take ownership of drafting and modelling tasks, and play a key role in shaping how projects are delivered. This role will involve the production and delivery of high-quality digital documentation for major infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on bridge and structural design. Prepare drawing documentation using Revit and AutoCAD in accordance with client and industry standards and with support from engineers and experienced technical staff. Develop your Digital Engineering / BIM capabilities working with highly skilled Technicians. Excellent opportunities for career progression. When ready, contribute to drafting and modelling innovation and help refine processes and systems Contribute to innovation in digital engineering, modelling and automation Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive 2-4 years’ experience in technician role, ideally with a structures team focusing on transport infrastructure Strong capability / enthusiasm to upskill in Revit and AutoCAD (essential) Exposure to Civil 3D, OpenRoads and/or MicroStation (advantageous) Associate degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or approaching completion. Proven experience delivering TMR, TfNSW, VicRoads or major council projects highly regarded Enthusiasm, attention to detail, willingness to contribute and learn, all advantageous Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year 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. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. 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. Videos To Watch