Senior Civil Engineer - Lead Community Infrastructure Design

Sutherland Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

ADO system (19 day month)

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Infrastructure Planning and Design team. You will lead planning and design of complex civil projects across roads, drainage, stormwater and public domain assets, providing technical leadership and coordinating with design consultants.

You will manage budgets, engage stakeholders, and guide projects from concept to completion, shaping infrastructure solutions for Sydney's vibrant region.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering.
• Extensive experience in civil infrastructure design, drainage and project delivery.
• Strong technical expertise across civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing consultants, budgets and complex project outcomes.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Civil Site Design, DRAINS and related engineering software.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
• Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of complex civil infrastructure projects across roads, drainage, stormwater, transport, open space and public domain assets.
• Provide technical leadership and manage design consultants.
• Support project delivery and shape infrastructure solutions from concept to completion.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent within a collaborative team.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Drainage

Project delivery

Civil 3D

Civil Site Design

DRAINS

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Budget management

Consultant management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Civil Site Design

DRAINS

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Infrastructure Planning and Design team. You will lead planning and design of complex civil projects across roads, drainage, stormwater and public domain assets, providing technical leadership and coordinating with design consultants.

You will manage budgets, engage stakeholders, and guide projects from concept to completion, shaping infrastructure solutions for Sydney's vibrant region.