Senior Engineering Designer

Coffs Harbour Careers; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + allowances

12% superannuation

Brand new offices

Flex time & leave

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking an experienced civil designer to lead design and documentation for a broad range of civil infrastructure projects on the beautiful Coffs Coast. You will play a key role within the Survey and Design Team, collaborating with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to deliver practical, sustainable solutions from concept through delivery.

Bring tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, strong design experience, and proficiency in 12d, BricsCAD or

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in civil infrastructure design across multiple asset types.
• Proficiency in design and modelling software (12d and BricsCAD / AutoCAD).
• Ability to manage projects, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and documentation of a broad range of civil infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to develop innovative, practical and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Influence project outcomes from concept through to delivery.

Skills

Civil design experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

12d

BricsCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

• Work on diverse and meaningful infrastructure projects that directly impact the community
• Collaborate with a skilled, supportive and experienced team
• Enjoy flexibility - Permanent, full-time opportunity on the beautiful Coffs Coast

About the role

Are you an experienced civil designer looking for more than just another consulting role?

At the City of Coffs Harbour, you'll play a key role in delivering infrastructure that directly benefits our community. Working within our Survey and Design Team, you'll lead the design and documentation of a broad range of civil infrastructure projects, from roads and roundabouts to stormwater networks, water and sewer infrastructure, carparks, pathways and open space improvements.

This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, influence project outcomes from concept through to delivery, and see your designs become reality in the community where you live and work. You'll collaborate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to develop innovative, practical and sustainable infrastructure solutions that support the City's growing capital works program.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

Why this role could be for you?

• Career Growth & Opportunities

This role offers genuine career progression within the design team , with opportunities to expand your technical expertise, step into leadership pathways, and contribute to increasingly complex and strategic projects.

• Varied & Impactful Projects

From transport networks to community infrastructure, you'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects that directly enhance liveability, connectivity and growth across the region.

• Lifestyle Location

Enjoy the unique lifestyle that comes with living in Coffs Harbour—a stunning coastal destination offering beaches, national parks and a strong sense of community.

About you

If you're an experienced civil engineering designer who enjoys tackling complex problems and delivering high-quality outcomes, we want to hear from you!

You will bring strong technical expertise, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, alongside a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

You're equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team—and you're motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that benefit the community.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in civil infrastructure design across multiple asset types
• Proficiency in design and modelling software (12d and BricsCAD / AutoCAD)
• Ability to manage projects, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary from around $106.5K - $115K (including allowances), depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 35-hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place !
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here !

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you.

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Calin Borbeli, Team Leader Survey and Design at or via phone to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.