Civil Infrastructure Engineer – Roads & Bridges

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

Job summary

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to contribute to the efficient management of the city's civil infrastructure network, including roads, footpaths, bridges and assets. You will coordinate third-party road reserve access and support planning and delivery of capital works projects.

You will apply civil engineering principles, analyze data for practical outcomes and collaborate with leaders, stakeholders and the community to ensure safe, sustainable delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking infrastructure investigations, assessing engineering issues and providing technical advice relating to roads, footpaths, bridges or associated civil infrastructure assets.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to support, influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes.
• Developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information into clear and practical advice.
• Well-developed planning, prioritisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to apply civil engineering principles, relevant legislation, standards and policies to roads, road-reserve access and associated civil infrastructure, with a working appreciation of drainage interfaces.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate third-party road reserve works and heavy‑vehicle access applications in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, asset capacity, safety and network requirements.
• Undertake engineering investigations and develop practical recommendations relating to roads, footpaths, bridges and associated civil infrastructure
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture, by supporting change activities and actively collaborating with team members to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Train and actively support others in the team by sharing knowledge to achieve common development goals.
• Translate technical engineering, asset and network access information into clear and practical advice for leaders, stakeholders, customers and the community.
• Work with the department leader to deliver the unit’s business plan and strategy, to achieve value for our community and customers.
• Execute, monitor, and report on work progress against plans and budgets to ensure timely delivery in line with the relevant regulations and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Time management

Civil engineering

Education

Civil engineering qualifications

Job description

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to contribute to the efficient management of the city's civil infrastructure network, including roads, footpaths, bridges and assets. You will coordinate third-party road reserve access and support planning and delivery of capital works projects.

You will apply civil engineering principles, analyze data for practical outcomes and collaborate with leaders, stakeholders and the community to ensure safe, sustainable delivery.