Civil Engineer – Urban Development & Infrastructure

WorkPac Technical and Operations; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Flexible hours

Mentoring from Principal Engineer

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WorkPac Technical and Operations in Newcastle NSW is seeking a Civil Engineer to focus on urban development and infrastructure projects. The role offers a genuine 4-day work week and flexible hours.

You will design and deliver urban development, subdivision, council, and commercial site projects, produce stormwater and road designs, and coordinate with councils to gain approvals while reporting to a Newcastle Principal Civil Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–8 years of post‑graduate experience in Australian civil consulting.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D or 12D for land development and infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of Newcastle/Hunter region planning frameworks.
• Experience in subdivisions, road design, and stormwater systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design urban development, subdivision, council, and commercial site projects.
• Produce stormwater, drainage, and road infrastructure models and docs.
• Collaborate with councils, authorities, stakeholders to secure approvals.
• Work with Newcastle Principal Civil Engineer to manage workflows.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical input during construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Client coordination

Australian civil consulting

Urban development knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

12D

Job description

Civil Engineer – Urban Development & Infrastructure

WorkPac Technical and Operations – Newcastle NSW

A progressive engineering consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a Civil Engineer with 3–8 years of local experience to join their growing team, delivering urban development and council infrastructure projects under flexible 4-day working arrangements.

About Our Client

Our client is a progressive engineering consultancy in Newcastle dedicated to delivering exceptional results for clients while prioritising staff culture and flexibility. Known for doing things differently, they offer flexible hours, a genuine 4-day work week, and a stable, growing pipeline of regional civil infrastructure and urban development projects.

About the Position

Design and deliver urban development, subdivision, council, and commercial site projects.

Produce detailed models and documentation for stormwater, drainage, and road infrastructure.

Work closely with local councils, authorities, and project stakeholders to secure approvals.

Collaborate directly with a Newcastle Principal Civil Engineer to manage project workflows.

Key Responsibilities Include

Complete detailed civil designs utilising Civil 3D or 12D software packages.

Prepare comprehensive stormwater management strategies and site layout plans.

Coordinate engineering submissions to meet council design guidelines and Australian standards.

Conduct site inspections and provide technical input during construction phases.

Skills and Experience Required

Hold a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.

Demonstrate 3 to 8 years of post-graduate experience within Australian civil consulting.

Proficiency in Civil 3D or 12D software for land development and infrastructure design.

Strong knowledge of local Newcastle and Hunter region council planning frameworks.

Proven background in subdivisions, road design, and stormwater management systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client and team coordination.

Competitive compensation up to $140,000 + Super tailored to experience.

Genuine 4-day work week with flexible hours to support work-life balance.

Direct line-management, training, and mentoring from an experienced Principal Engineer.

Vibrant team culture with continuous development and career advancement opportunities.

EEO

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability