Senior Civil Engineer - Civil Infrastructure

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Job Description

What you’ll be doing

Deliver moderate portions of broader civil/site infrastructure assignments with limited supervision, to agreed budget and programme.

Gather, interpret and correlate engineering data using established procedures.

Independently complete primary design elements for civil works, including:

Stormwater design (pit and pipe networks, major/minor systems, detention and drainage strategy)
Bulk earthworks (grading, levels coordination, cut/fill balance considerations)
Basic water and wastewater infrastructure (reticulation layouts, services coordination and constructability)
WSUD inputs (where applicable) to support compliant and practical outcomes.

Apply a strong quality focus: checking, design verification, documentation accuracy, and consistent adherence to standards.

Propose practical approaches to new problems using modifications of standard methods and previous project learnings.

Coordinate with other disciplines and stakeholders to resolve interfaces (utilities/services coordination, site constraints, staging and buildability).Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, supporting capability uplift and good engineering habits.

Qualifications What we’re looking for5–10 years’ post-graduate experience in civil/site infrastructure design roles.

Working knowledge of Austroads and an ability to interpret and apply local council/authority requirements.

Demonstrated experience in stormwater (pit and pipe) and bulk earthworks design; water/wastewater and services coordination experience is highly regarded.

Exposure to WSUD design or integration is a plus.

Department of Defence project experience is highly desirable (Defence environments, approvals, standards and stakeholder expectations).Strong attention to detail, structured working style, and commitment to producing consistent, compliant deliverables.

Proven willingness to mentor and support junior staff.

Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options

Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

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…