Stormwater Infrastructure Engineer

the original; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hr week

14% employer superannuation

Parental leave

Long service leave

Training and development

Fitness program for you and family

Flu vaccination

Free parking

Job summary

The Council seeks a Stormwater Infrastructure Engineer to join its team in Cessnock, New South Wales. The role focuses on technical input for NHVR applications, bridge and culvert assessments, and floodplain management within the stormwater program.

You will manage capital works planning, asset registers, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver environmental infrastructure projects and grant-enabled initiatives.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification, together with extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in a similar role, with strong knowledge of the design, investigation and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.
• Experience implementing strategies and policies relating to environmental infrastructure.
• Strong project management experience in the planning, scoping and scheduling of civil infrastructure, including cost estimating and Capital Works budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input in reviewing NHVR applications, considering the condition, load capacity and structural limitations of Council bridges and major culverts.
• Review and prioritise the Bridge Replacement Program in accordance with Council’s Bridge Asset Management Plan.
• Lead floodplain management, flood mitigation and stormwater planning, including flood studies, floodplain risk management plans, drainage network planning and flood certificates.
• Manage Council’s bridge, dam, stormwater and flood infrastructure assets, including asset inspections, reporting, asset registers, condition data, GIS information and asset management systems.
• Plan and manage Capital Works Programs, including project investigation, scoping, cost estimating, budgeting, prioritisation, scheduling and delivery.
• Provide engineering advice across environmental infrastructure, development referrals, flood safety and risk management, while working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage consultants, procurement and contract processes, and contribute to grant funding opportunities for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GIS

Asset Management Systems

Job description

Stormwater Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Cessnock, New South Wales

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Remuneration: $103,063 - $118,523 per annum plus superannuation, a leaseback vehicle and 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance.

Benefits

• 35 hour week with an monthly RDO or 9-day fortnight arrangement
• 14% employer superannuation
• My Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Concessional Christmas Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
• Annual flu vaccination provided
• Free parking on-site

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input in reviewing NHVR applications, considering the condition, load capacity and structural limitations of Council bridges and major culverts.
• Review and prioritise the Bridge Replacement Program in accordance with Council’s Bridge Asset Management Plan.
• Lead floodplain management, flood mitigation and stormwater planning, including flood studies, floodplain risk management plans, drainage network planning and flood certificates.
• Manage Council’s bridge, dam, stormwater and flood infrastructure assets, including asset inspections, reporting, asset registers, condition data, GIS information and asset management systems.
• Plan and manage Capital Works Programs, including project investigation, scoping, cost estimating, budgeting, prioritisation, scheduling and delivery.
• Provide engineering advice across environmental infrastructure, development referrals, flood safety and risk management, while working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage consultants, procurement and contract processes, and contribute to grant funding opportunities for infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• A degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification, together with extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in a similar role, with strong knowledge of the design, investigation and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.
• Experience implementing strategies and policies relating to environmental infrastructure.
• Strong project management experience in the planning, scoping and scheduling of civil infrastructure, including cost estimating and Capital Works budgeting.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

Applications close

Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11:30pm