Drainage Engineer

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

On-site parking

Immediate start on 6-month contract

Job summary

Northern Sydney Council is seeking a Drainage Engineer to provide stormwater and drainage advice to developers, applicants and residents, oversee CCTV inspections across the drainage network, and maintain asset condition records. The role includes overseeing consultants, reviewing designs for standards compliance, and engaging with residents to inform strategic planning.

A Civil Engineering degree with stormwater/drainage experience is required; council experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant qualifications.
• Previous experience within Stormwater and Drainage is essential.
• Council Experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consultants to ensure projects are delivered within agreed timeframes.
• Review designs to ensure compliance with relevant standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Engage with residents to investigate asset-related issues and inform strategic planning.

Skills

Stormwater & Drainage

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant qualifications

Job description

• Immediate Start in an initial 6 month contract
• Program planning experience is required
• Diverse brownfield and greenfield project portfolio

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

Join a Northern Sydney Council and thrive in a supportive, collaborative team. Enjoy flexible working hours and a 35-hour week while helping shape projects that reflect the community’s priorities and aspirations.

ABOUT THE POSITION.

As a Drainage Engineer, you’ll provide stormwater and drainage advice to developers, applicants and residents, while overseeing CCTV inspections across the drainage network and maintaining accurate asset condition records.

DUTIES:

• Oversee consultants to ensure projects are delivered within agreed timeframes
• Review designs to ensure compliance with relevant standards, guidelines and regulations
• Engage with residents to investigate complex asset-related issues and inform strategic planning

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant qualifications
• Previous experience within Stormwater and Drainage is essential
• Council Experience is highly desirable
• High level of attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills

CULTURE.

Expand your skills and experience within a diverse and driven team that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing and a strong team culture. Enjoy ongoing training and professional development opportunities, with the support and guidance to grow your expertise while contributing to high-quality outcomes for the community.

BENEFITS.

• Enjoy a 35-hour working week with flexible start and finish times.
• Convenient on-site parking, just a 10-minute walk from the train station.
• Immediate start on a 6-month contract, with potential for extension.