Development Engineer — Civil Design & Subdivision Compliance

Parkes Shire Council; Parkes Shire Council; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

35-hour week

Annual leave

Long service leave

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Parkes Shire Council is seeking a Development Engineer to deliver expert engineering assessment and compliance oversight for development across Parkes Shire. Experienced engineers and graduates are encouraged to apply, with the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive local government environment.

You will prepare and enforce engineering conditions of consent, review civil designs and oversee subdivision and civil works certification, ensuring infrastructure meets standards and is

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in development engineering or civil design review.
• Knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act and Roads Act.
• Experience preparing engineering conditions of consent for Development Applications.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and reports.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering conditions for development proposals and enforce standards on design and construction related to civil engineering works.
• Further develop Council's engineering response to development matters including storm water management, roads and infrastructure.
• Engineering design development assessment and compliance.
• Certification and inspections of subdivision works.
• Assist council to avoid and defend civil liability claims and review of engineering plans and construction works associated with development.
• Provide engineering design and construction plans and specifications for traffic, car parking, roads, streets, footpaths, water, sewer, drainage and town beautification.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Development engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Report writing

Computer literacy

Driver's Licence

White Card

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

NSW Planning Portal

Job description

Parkes Shire Council is seeking a Development Engineer to deliver expert engineering assessment and compliance oversight for development across Parkes Shire. Experienced engineers and graduates are encouraged to apply, with the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive local government environment.

You will prepare and enforce engineering conditions of consent, review civil designs and oversee subdivision and civil works certification, ensuring infrastructure meets standards and is