Civil Engineer / Engineering Services Officer

Warrnambool City Council; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrnambool City Council is seeking an Engineering Design professional to contribute to planning and design of civil infrastructure, reporting to the Coordinator Engineering Design.

You will prepare civil engineering designs, develop specifications and cost estimates, assist with surveys, and support project delivery from concept to completion.

This permanent full-time role offers a stable career path, a collaborative team, and opportunities to work on community infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, design, drafting, surveying or project delivery.
• Qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of road, drainage and pavement design principles.
• Experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Preparing civil engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Developing specifications, cost estimates.
• Assist with feature survey.
• Preparing reports, project plans and project schedules.
• Providing technical advice and support across Council.
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, service authorities and community members.
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality standards

Skills

Civil engineering

Design and drafting

Project delivery

Communication & stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Join our dynamic Engineering Design Branch and help shape the future of our community's infrastructure.

We welcome applications from candidates at various stages of their careers, including experienced technical officers, Civil Engineering graduates and experienced Civil Engineers. Whether your expertise comes from practical industry experience or professional engineering qualifications, we're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering quality infrastructure projects.

About the Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Engineering Design, you will contribute to the planning and design of a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects and provide technical expertise and support project delivery from concept through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing civil engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Developing specifications, cost estimates.
• Assist with feature survey.
• Preparing reports, project plans and project schedules.
• Providing technical advice and support across Council.
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, service authorities and community members.
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality standards

What We’re Looking For

You are proactive, solutions-focused and enjoy delivering practical outcomes.

Depending on your background and experience, you may bring:

• Experience in civil engineering, design, drafting, surveying or project delivery.
• Qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of road, drainage and pavement design principles.
• Experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to delivering quality outcomes for the community.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time position offering stability and career growth
• Opportunity to work on meaningful community infrastructure projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you have further questions regarding this role or wish to discuss it in more detail, please phone Daniel Selman, Coordinator Engineering Design on 03 5559 4829 or email on [e-mail].

The Benefits

This is a permanent full time position. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant and will be commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

• Rostered Day Off
• Ongoing training and development
• Discount to Council owned facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 20 September 2026

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check.

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer