Senior Design Engineer

Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. 
 

The Role
The Senior Design Engineer will deliver design documentation and cost estimates on a variety of Civil engineering Capital works projects. Carry out site investigations and prepare preliminary designs and reports in line with investigation and managed completion of detailed documentation in collaboration with external consultants as required including internal stakeholders.

*This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Duties will include, but are not be limited to:

• Carry out site investigations and prepare preliminary designs and reports in line with investigation
• Prepare detailed documentation for tender and construction.
• Prepare cost estimates related to design documention and in line with project budget.
• Liaise with your Team Leader, Project Managers, relevant Utilities, Asset partners and/or other Government agencies in the delivery of design documentation.
• Serve as a tender evaluation panel member in the selection of contractors and consultants.
• Act as mentor to Graduate Designers and work experience students

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia
• Class C Drivers' License
• Minimum 5-10 year's industry experience working at the level of professional engineer in the field of design
• Skilled in all areas of Civil Engineering, survey, analysis, design and documentation
• Extensive experienced in the application of current Australian engineering standards in particular RMS, AUSTROADS standards and guidelines, AUSPEC and Australian Rainfall and Runoff. 
• Demonstrated competency in the use of civil engineering software programs, 12D, AutoCad, AutoTurn, ParkCad, DRAINS, and HEC-RAS. 
• Excellent knowledge of construction cost estimating and extraction of quantities for civil infrastructure projects. 
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to prepare REFs (Review of Environmental Factors) for design projects in accordance with EP&A Act of 1979. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The salary range for this opportunity commences at $111,988 (Grade I, Step 1) + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s in it for you?

• An attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Acrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions, such as Long Service Leave after five years, annual salary increases and generous Parental Leave options.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Shaun Naidoo at shaun.naidoo@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close on Sunday, 16 February 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.