Principal Engineer – Drainage

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead drainage design within its Global Excellence Centre, supporting Australian transport projects from Manila. The role involves managing technical delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with Australian standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of complex drainage tasks, meeting financial, quality, timeframe and health‑and‑safety objectives.
• Coordinate and lead single‑discipline engineering teams, allocating work and resources effectively.
• Develop, present and gain agreement on design options to maximise profitability and compliance with national codes.
• Provide technical advice and mentorship to junior staff, ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
• When acting as Task Manager, drive project performance, commercial outcomes and stakeholder communication.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and professional engineering licence.
• 7–15 years of relevant experience, strong drainage design background using Australian standards (NSW Roads & Maritime, VIC, RMS).
• Proven ability to work independently in a complex, challenging environment.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Required skills

• Design software: 12D, Storm and Sanitary, HEC‑RAS, MUSIC.
• AutoCAD or similar drafting tools.
• Knowledge of Australian drainage standards and codes of practice.