Civil Design Engineer

The Constructive Collective; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

Varied projects across Hunter region

Chartership support

Job summary

The Constructive Collective in Newcastle, NSW seeks a Civil Design Engineer to contribute to residential subdivision, commercial and industrial projects.

You will design roads, stormwater, water and sewer reticulation and earthworks, prepare reports, liaise with councils and Hunter Water, and mentor graduates. A degree in Civil Engineering and 3–8 years' experience are preferred; CPEng/NER is desirable.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3-8 years' experience in civil design, ideally within a consultancy.
• Strong working knowledge of 12d Model and/or Civil 3D.
• Experience with DRAINS or similar stormwater modelling software will be highly regarded.
• Design experience across roads, stormwater, water and sewer reticulation, and bulk earthworks.
• Familiarity with Hunter Water requirements and local council design specifications.
• Clear technical writing skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients and authorities.
• Working towards or holding CPEng or NER registration (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil designs for residential subdivision, commercial and industrial developments.
• Produce road, stormwater, earthworks and utility designs and drawings.
• Prepare stormwater management plans and supporting reports for DA and construction certificate approvals.
• Liaise with councils, Hunter Water and other authorities to obtain approvals.
• Coordinate with surveyors, planners and other consultants throughout project delivery.
• Provide design support during construction, including responding to RFIs and attending site.
• Mentor graduate engineers and drafters where required.

Skills

Civil design experience

Technical writing

Client liaison

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12d Model

Civil 3D

DRAINS

Job description

The Constructive Collective – Newcastle NSW

2d ago , from The Constructive Collective

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3-8 years' experience in civil design, ideally within a consultancy.
• Strong working knowledge of 12d Model and/or Civil 3D.
• Experience with DRAINS or similar stormwater modelling software will be highly regarded.
• Design experience across roads, stormwater, water and sewer reticulation, and bulk earthworks.
• Familiarity with Hunter Water requirements and local council design specifications.
• Clear technical writing skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients and authorities.
• Working towards or holding CPEng or NER registration (desirable).

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3-8 years' experience in civil design, ideally within a consultancy.
• Strong working knowledge of 12d Model and/or Civil 3D.
• Experience with DRAINS or similar stormwater modelling software will be highly regarded.
• Design experience across roads, stormwater, water and sewer reticulation, and bulk earthworks.
• Familiarity with Hunter Water requirements and local council design specifications.
• Clear technical writing skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients and authorities.
• Working towards or holding CPEng or NER registration (desirable).

About the Role

• Prepare civil designs for residential subdivision, commercial and industrial developments.
• Produce road, stormwater, earthworks and utility designs and drawings.
• Prepare stormwater management plans and supporting reports for DA and construction certificate approvals.
• Liaise with councils, Hunter Water and other authorities to obtain approvals.
• Coordinate with surveyors, planners and other consultants throughout project delivery.
• Provide design support during construction, including responding to RFIs and attending site.
• Mentor graduate engineers and drafters where required.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Varied project work across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and wider Hunter regions.
• A supportive team where senior engineers are accessible and invested in your development.
• Support towards chartership and ongoing professional development.
• Genuine career progression as the business grows.

About the Company

Our client is a well-regarded engineering consultancy with a strong presence in the Hunter region, delivering civil and land development projects for private developers, builders and government clients. With a consistent workload and long-standing client relationships, they offer a practical, collaborative environment where engineers are given real responsibility and the backing to grow their careers locally.

Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents ONLY, or a visa allowing full working rights in Australia.

Additional information

• Steady pipeline of subdivision and landmark projects.
• Own your designs from concept through to construction.
• Join a growing Hunter based consultancy.