Senior Civil Engineer - Lead Infrastructure Design

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Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join the Infrastructure Planning and Design team in Sydney. You will lead the planning and design of roads, drainage, transport and public domain assets, while guiding consultants and project delivery to ensure outcomes that benefit the community.

You will bring a degree in Civil Engineering, eligibility for PE registration, and strong skills in Civil 3D, Civil Site Design and DRAINS.

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.
• Work on diverse and meaningful infrastructure projects.
• Influence the future development of one of Sydney's most vibrant regions.
• Join a collaborative, innovative and highly skilled team.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible and supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of civil infrastructure projects across roads, drainage, stormwater, transport, open space and public domain assets.
• Provide technical leadership, manage design consultants, and support project delivery.
• Shape infrastructure solutions that leave a lasting community legacy.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer registration eligible

Tools

Civil 3D

Civil Site Design

DRAINS

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join the Infrastructure Planning and Design team in Sydney. You will lead the planning and design of roads, drainage, transport and public domain assets, while guiding consultants and project delivery to ensure outcomes that benefit the community.

You will bring a degree in Civil Engineering, eligibility for PE registration, and strong skills in Civil 3D, Civil Site Design and DRAINS.