Design Engineer (Civil)

City of Rockingham; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Health & wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Training and study leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

The City of Rockingham is seeking a skilled Design Engineer (Civil) to join our Design Services team in Rockingham, WA. You will prepare and develop civil infrastructure designs for roads, pavements, drainage, car parks, and coastal facilities, contributing to the City's Capital Works Program.

You will prepare concept and detailed designs, drawings, quantities, cost estimates and construction documentation, while collaborating with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to achieve

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of road and pavement design, drainage, and traffic management.
• Ability to prepare civil designs, drawings, quantities and cost estimates.
• Experience using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop civil infrastructure designs (roads, pavements, drainage, coast facilities).
• Contribute to the City's Capital Works Program with concept and detailed designs, drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and the community to achieve project outcomes.

Skills

Road & pavement design

Drainage design

Traffic management

Civil design documentation

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Asset Services | Engineering, Geographic Information Services, Information Technology, Infrastructure

Location: Rockingham, WA

Closing date: 04/11/2026

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is anaward winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBDand is known as the place where the coast comes to life. Oneof the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitanarea, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of highquality services, facilities and events that meet or exceedcommunity expectations. Providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is important to us and we are committedto employing team members who share the City's Values ofRecognition, Ethics,Service, ProfessionalDevelopment, Empowerment,Communication and Teamwork -RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

We are seeking a skilled DesignEngineer (Civil) to join our Design Services team.

In this role, you will prepareand develop civil infrastructure designs for roads, pavements,drainage systems, car parks, reserves, coastal facilities and othercommunity assets. You will contribute to the delivery of the City'sCapital Works Program by preparing concept and detailed designs,drawings, quantities, cost estimates and construction documentationwhile ensuring compliance with relevant standards and industry bestpractice. The successful applicant will bring strong civil designknowledge, excellent communication skills, sound computer skillsincluding Microsoft Office, and the ability to work bothindependently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders,consultants, contractors and the community to achieve successfulproject outcomes.

To be considered for thisrole, you must address the following selection criteria whensubmitting your online application:

• Sound knowledge of road andpavement design, stormwater drainage design, traffic managementand associated civil infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability toprepare civil engineering designs, drawings, quantities, costestimates and construction documentation
• Considerable experienceusing Civil 3D and AutoCAD design software, word processing andspreadsheets
• Diploma in CivilEngineering, or an equivalent/relevant qualification orsubstantial directly related experience
• Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence

We are offering a remuneration package from $102,707 to $110,461, depending on skills and experience and:

• 12% superannuation with theoption to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health andwellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidypayment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, freeskin cancer checks, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible workingarrangements, including rostered days off and two additionalpaid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning withtraining/development opportunities, including paid study leaveand study fees
• Salary packagingopportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted by 4pm, Wednesday 4 November 2026.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and candidates may be invited to interview prior to the close date. If you are interested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a personwith disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitmentand selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via emailat [e-mail] or phone [phone]. We're happy to discuss optionsto assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for applicationforms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockinghamencourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds,including First Nations people, people living with disability andpeople who speak a first language other than English...

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Attachments: Information Pack - Design Engineer Civil.pdf