Development & Design Engineer

Muswellbrook Shire Council; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Courses

Professional Development

Flexi time

12% superannuation

Aquatic Centre discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Development & Design Engineer to provide sound engineering assessment on development proposals and to offer an in-house design service for minor projects.

The role involves developing engineering policies, inspecting construction works for compliance, and advising on flooding impacts and standards. It is a casual/temporary, full-time role at 35 hours/week for 12 months with a salary of AU$97,086–AU$109,040 plus 12% super.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in drainage & flood mitigation, roads & civil design, and development assessment.
• Experience preparing reports and advising on development conditions.
• Familiarity with Australian Standards, AusSpec and related design guidelines.
• Proven ability to review survey data and certify quality of civil works.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house design service for minor projects.
• Develop and review engineering policies, plans and standard drawings.
• Inspect development construction works for compliance with drawings and conditions.
• Provide professional engineering advice to the public, developers, consultants and staff.
• Provide information related to flooding impacts on properties and infrastructure.

Skills

Drainage & flood mitigation

Roads & civil design

Development assessment

Document preparation

Survey data review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

DRAINS

MUSIC

Civil 3D

12D

MapInfo

QGIS

WateRide

Job description

$97,086 - $109,040 a year

Casual/Temporary, Full time

17h ago , from Muswellbrook Shire Council

The Development & Design Engineer provides sound engineering assessment advice associated with development proposals and designs for Council projects, and provides an in-house design service for minor projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an in-house design service for minor projects;


• Assist in developing and reviewing Council’s engineering policies, plans, specifications, and standard drawings;


• Assist in carrying out inspections of development construction works to ensure engineering aspects are carried out in compliance with the approved drawings, specifications and development conditions;


• Provide professional, sound and consistent engineering advice to the public, developers, consultants and internal staff for any engineering requirements including recommending appropriate conditions to ensure compliance with Muswellbrook Shire Council’s Development Control Plan, relevant standards and policies for development;


• Provide accurate and relevant engineering information related to flooding impacts on properties and infrastructure

About you

• A Degree in Civil Engineering with extensive relevant experience.


• Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Drainage and flood mitigation
  
  
  • Roads and Civil Design
  
  
  • Development Assessment
  
  
  • Document preparation including reports, advice and correspondence
  
  
  • Review of survey information
  
  
  
  


• Experience in the application of Australian Standards, Relevant Design Guidelines and AusSpec set of documents and their application to project design, quality assurance and development reviews


• Proven capabilities with CAD and GIS Software; e.g. DRAINS, MUSIC, Civil3D or 12D, MapInfo/QGIS, WateRide etc


• Experience in the quality review of civil works on site including roads and drainage


• Experience in the technical review of external consultant’s documentation and preparing professional and accurate advice for internal stakeholders and for development applications.

What we offer

• Temporary, full-time position, working 35 hours per week for a period of 12 months


• Salaryfrom $97,086 to $109,040 per year(depending on qualifications, skills and experience)plus 12% superannuation


• Training Courses + Professional Development


• Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)


• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)


• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Applications close on 24 November 2026 at 11:59pm.