Sustainable Stormwater Engineer

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the planning and delivery of innovative, sustainable stormwater management across the municipality.

You will work closely with the Senior Engineer and a range of internal and external stakeholders, providing technical advice, reviewing development proposals, and helping develop strategies, policies, and standards for integrated water management.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (civil engineering or similar) allowing future eligibility for engineering registration in line with the Victorian registration scheme.
• Some experience in municipal engineering, particularly related to stormwater management and land development.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to translate technical information into plain English.
• Good conceptual skills with experience in conducting research, analysing data and synthesising results into tangible plans, guidelines, policies, strategies and other outcomes.
• National Police Check may be required as part of recruitment (funded by the City).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and review stormwater management plans, strategies, and development proposals.
• Support the development of coordinated stormwater infrastructure planning and standards.
• Assist in preparing policies, guidelines, and strategies for integrated water management and floodplain management.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, and internal teams to ensure compliance with the City’s stormwater objectives.
• Investigate drainage options and provide high-level cost estimates to inform planning decisions.
• Contribute to sustainable urban development that balances social, environmental, and financial outcomes.

Skills

Civil engineering

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Policy development

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the planning and delivery of innovative, sustainable stormwater management across the municipality.

You will work closely with the Senior Engineer and a range of internal and external stakeholders, providing technical advice, reviewing development proposals, and helping develop strategies, policies, and standards for integrated water management.