About Bornhorst+Ward

Celebrating 60 years of engineering excellence, Bornhorst + Ward is one of Queensland’s premier independent engineering consultancies. Headquartered in Brisbane with a newly opened office in Melbourne, we’re a multi-disciplinary practice that delivers world-class engineering solutions across both government and private sector projects. Our team is led by six Directors and supported by a Management Committee of senior staff, empowering everyone to make a real impact in the work and operations.

At Bornhorst + Ward, you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects that span various engineering specialties. If you’re looking to take ownership, develop professionally, and contribute to a vibrant team, we’d love to hear from you.

Civil Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our design team in Melbourne. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

The applicant should have extensive Melbourne and Victorian experience and possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in the following Civil works:

• Subdivisions

• Private/Commercial developments

• Main Roads Design

• Property Development

• Bulk Earthworks

• Roadways

• Carparks and Hardstand areas

• Underground infrastructure services including stormwater, sewer and water reticulations.

Key Requirements:

Essential requirements for the positions include:

• Tertiary qualifications

• Systems proficiency - Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD + Revit.

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Self-autonomy and confidence in dealing with clients

• Understanding of civil construction practices.

• Understanding of design principals

• 12D experience or similar

All candidates must demonstrate an ability to work with and manage a design team, liaise with clients and local authorities and provide mentor assistance to junior staff. The candidate must also demonstrate a history of civil site works.

The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background including a civil engineering tertiary qualification.  The candidate should be working towards qualifying for RPEQ status.

Why Join Bornhorst + Ward?

At Bornhorst + Ward, we believe a fulfilling career is about being part of a connected and motivated team that knows how to work hard and have fun.

• Professional Growth & Development: Access mentorship, ongoing training, and RPEQ fee coverage, along with industry-specific programs to support your career progression.

• Comprehensive Insurance & Security: Enjoy peace of mind with Group Income Protection and Life Insurance policies.

• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Flexible hours, remote work options, and self-managed schedules let you balance work and personal life.

• Unique Incentives: Alongside a competitive salary, win rewards like 1 kg of silver bullion at our annual Christmas event and benefit from extended leave for long-standing employees.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited to advance your career with a company that values innovation and teamwork, click on the APPLY button. To be seriously considered for this role, please include a cover letter outlining your reasons for wanting to apply for this position and how your experience meets our criteria.

We kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies.

Note: This position is available only to candidates with unrestricted working rights in Australia.