Senior Civil Designer

Maitland City Council; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

3 weeks personal leave

Paid parental leave

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport

Healthy Employee Program

Job summary

Maitland City Council is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to deliver road and drainage infrastructure projects. You will provide specialist engineering design, technical documentation and design advice for transport and stormwater assets, across a diverse capital works portfolio.

The role emphasizes planning, feasibility assessment, review of complex designs and collaboration with internal teams, consultants and external authorities to ensure compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Design Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in civil infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Designing council's local and regional roads, intersections and drainage networks.
• Preparing concept, detailed and IFC designs for road and drainage infrastructure.
• Undertaking hydraulic and drainage investigations and developing stormwater management solutions.
• Applying Austroads, TfNSW, Australian Standards and Council specifications.
• Producing accurate engineering designs, construction documentation and specifications.
• Reviewing complex civil designs and providing expert advice.

Skills

Civil design

Client liaison

Project coordination

Design review

Technical reporting

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Design Engineering background

Tools

Civil 3D

Civil Site Design

DRAINS

Stringer

Benchmark

Microsoft Project

Job description

As the Senior Civil Designer, you will play a key role in the delivery of Council's road and drainage infrastructure program, providing specialist engineering design, technical documentation and design advice for transport and stormwater assets.

Working across a diverse portfolio of capital works projects, you will assist the planning and design of Council's road and stormwater drainage infrastructure, delivering practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions that support community growth and network resilience. While the role also contributes to cycleways, open spaces and recreation projects, the primary focus is the design, review and delivery of road and drainage infrastructure projects. You will undertake investigations, assess project feasibility, review complex designs and collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants and external authorities to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with operational, regulatory and community requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across the full design lifecycle while contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure that supports our growing community.

The Opportunity:

As the Senior Civil Designer, you will play a key role in the delivery of Council's road and drainage infrastructure program, providing specialist engineering design, technical documentation and design advice for transport and stormwater assets.

Working across a diverse portfolio of capital works projects, you will assist the planning and design of Council's road and stormwater drainage infrastructure, delivering practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions that support community growth and network resilience. While the role also contributes to cycleways, open spaces and recreation projects, the primary focus is the design, review and delivery of road and drainage infrastructure projects. You will undertake investigations, assess project feasibility, review complex designs and collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants and external authorities to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with operational, regulatory and community requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across the full design lifecycle while contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure that supports our growing community.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline, together with extensive experience in civil infrastructure design.

You will demonstrate strong technical capability and practical experience in:

• Designing Council's local and regional roads, intersections, drainage networks, culverts and associated transport infrastructure.
• Preparing concept, detailed and IFC designs for Council's infrastructures.Undertaking hydraulic and drainage investigations and developing practical stormwater management solutions.
• Undertaking hydraulic and drainage investigations and developing practical stormwater management solutions.
• Applying Austroads, TfNSW, Australian Standards and Council's Engineering Specifications.
• Preparing accurate engineering designs, construction documentation and technical specifications.
• Reviewing and assessing complex civil designs prepared internally and by consultants.
• Undertaking quantity calculations, cost estimates and project investigations.
• Using Civil 3D, Civil Site Design and DRAINS to develop effective design solutions.
• Applying civil construction methodologies to create practical and buildable outcomes.

You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple projects and competing priorities, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, customer service and meeting delivery timeframes.

Experience with Civil 3D, Stringer, Benchmark and Microsoft Project will be highly regarded.

Benefits:

This is a full-time, permanent role working a 35-hour week, with a base salary range of $102,017 - $122,269 per year based on demonstrated experience and qualifications + allowances + 12% super.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• 3 weeks personal leave
• Paid parental leave
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Healthy Employee Program

Applications close: Sunday 18 October 2026

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation (***********@maitland.nsw.gov.au)