Drainage Engineer — 35-Hour Week, Flexible Start

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

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.