Civil Engineer – Subdivision & Infrastructure Delivery

City-of-Greater-Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Geelong is seeking a Civil Engineer to facilitate delivery of road, drainage and ancillary works for subdivision developments, ensuring compliance with Council standards and supporting policy development.

You will assess engineering docs, oversee construction, liaise with developers and authorities, and provide technical advice on traffic, drainage and planning permits. A tertiary Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent experience is required; police check may be required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles in examining engineering documentation for subdivisional plans.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a professional team.
• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully and concisely with staff and members of the community.
• Ability to set priorities and plan/organise work allocated.
• Ability to problem solve and think laterally to come up with innovative solutions to difficult problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate submitted engineering documentation including drawings and specifications relating to all private subdivisional development to confirm compliance with relevant Council standards and requirements.
• Oversee construction of approved subdivisional works in accordance with Council standards including monitoring of safe construction techniques and procedures.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors and statutory authorities and provide authoritative advice on Council standards and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with planning permit conditions including payment of required monies prior to release of titles for subdivisions.
• Provide engineering advice on matters such as traffic, drainage, car parking, etc for the issuing of development approvals.
• Approve drainage plans for building approvals in accordance with policy and guidelines.

Skills

Engineering principles

Teamwork

Communication

Priority setting

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

City of Geelong is seeking a Civil Engineer to facilitate delivery of road, drainage and ancillary works for subdivision developments, ensuring compliance with Council standards and supporting policy development.

You will assess engineering docs, oversee construction, liaise with developers and authorities, and provide technical advice on traffic, drainage and planning permits. A tertiary Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent experience is required; police check may be required.