Senior Design Engineer

City of Wodonga; City of Wodonga; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Leave Entitlements

Flexible Work Options

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

City of Wodonga is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead civil infrastructure design across roads, drainage and pathways. You will prepare designs, specifications and construction documentation, providing senior technical guidance and mentoring to the team.

The role focuses on delivering practical, value-driven outcomes while contributing to continuous improvement in engineering services within Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Civil Engineering with eligibility for registration as a Victorian RPE.
• Experience in design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong design, documentation and contract administration capabilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure.
• Prepare designs, specs, cost estimates and construction documents.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the team.
• Support major infrastructure projects from concept to delivery.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Registration eligibility)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Design Engineer - Vacancy Details

• Full Time permanent position
• $52.96 per hour + superannuation

As Senior Design Engineer, you'll play a leading role in planning and designing the roads, drainage, pathways and public infrastructure that support our community now and into the future. Working across a diverse portfolio of capital works projects, you'll provide senior technical expertise from concept design through to construction support while mentoring others and contributing to continuous improvement across Council's engineering services.

This is an opportunity to combine technical excellence with meaningful community outcomes in a collaborative team that values innovation, practical solutions and professional development.

Key aspects of the role

• Design infrastructure that makes a lasting difference
  Lead the design and development of roads, drainage, intersections, pathways and other civil infrastructure that improves the liveability, safety and sustainability of Wodonga. You'll prepare engineering designs, technical specifications, cost estimates and construction documentation that deliver practical and value-for-money outcomes.
• Solve complex engineering challenges
  Investigate technical issues, undertake site assessments and develop practical engineering solutions for a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects. Your expertise will help balance technical requirements, community expectations, budget considerations and long-term asset performance.
• Support the delivery of major infrastructure projects
  Work closely with project teams throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure projects, providing technical advice, reviewing designs, supporting procurement activities and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with engineering standards and Council objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering advice
  Share your knowledge by mentoring colleagues, reviewing engineering work and providing trusted technical advice across Council. You'll help maintain high engineering standards while contributing to continuous improvement, innovation and best practice.

What we're looking for

We're seeking an experienced engineering professional who brings:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering suitable to obtain registration as a Registered Professional Engineer (Victoria).
• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of civil or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical capability in engineering design, specifications, documentation and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience using engineering design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D, together with a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Why join us

• Career Development– Ongoing learning, mentoring, and progression opportunities.
• Leave Entitlements– Generous and flexible leave to support work-life balance.
• Flexible Work Options– Where applicable, enjoy adaptable hours and flexible work arrangements.
• Health & Wellbeing– Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and other wellness initiatives.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
• A current driver’s licence
• Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
• White Card

Enquiries

Position – Paul McLachlan – 0428 484 172 – [e-mail]

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 20th September 2026

This position may be filled prior to the closing date if an exceptional applicant is identified.