Part-Time to Full-Time | Office-Based | Rocklea QLD | Civil Engineering | Stormwater Design
Stormwater/Civil Engineer
Part time to Full-Time | Office-Based | Rocklea QLD | Civil Engineering | Stormwater Design
About Civil Works Engineers
Civil Works Engineers is a Brisbane-based civil engineering consultancy specialising in land development and subdivision projects across South East Queensland. We deliver high-quality stormwater, drainage, civil design, and infrastructure solutions for residential and commercial development clients. We are a lean, efficient team that values initiative, technical rigour, and proactive communication.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Stormwater/Civil Engineer to join our team at our Rocklea office. This is a technically focused role where stormwater design is the primary discipline. You will work closely with our managing engineer to deliver stormwater management reports, drainage designs, and civil drawing packages for development approval (DA) submissions across Queensland councils.
We are flexible on hours - we will consider candidates seeking part-time arrangements (minimum 25 hours per week) through to full-time. If you are the right person, we will make it work.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare Stormwater Management Reports including water quality and quantity calculations and hydrological modelling
Design stormwater drainage systems - pipes, open channels, detention basins, and water quality treatment devices
Prepare civil design drawings and specifications covering earthworks, sediment and erosion control, road geometry, pavement design, sewerage reticulation, and water reticulation




Confirm project scope and review data requirements promptly on job commencement
Prepare, check, and review concept and detailed designs, reports, and calculations
Report to the manager weekly on job progress, hours, and completed work
Proactively communicate with clients throughout the project lifecycle
Comply with Civil Works Engineers Business Management Systems, and Environmental, WH&S; requirements
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Minimum 2 years' experience in stormwater/civil design within a land development or consultancy environment
Solid working knowledge of stormwater quality and quantity design principles
Experience with MUSIC, WBNM, or similar stormwater modelling software
Proficiency in AutoCAD for civil drafting
Experience preparing Stormwater Management Reports and drainage design calculations
Ability to manage your own workload and deliver to deadlines
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable:
Familiarity with Queensland council requirements (Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, or similar)
Experience with sewerage and water reticulation design
Pavement design experience (flexible and rigid)
What We Offer
Flexible hours - part-time (minimum 25 hrs/week) to full-time considered
Office-based role in Rocklea, with easy access from across Brisbane
Varied and interesting civil/stormwater project work across SEQ
Supportive team environment with direct access to the managing engineer
Career development support and ongoing professional growth
A culture that values quality, efficiency, and proactive initiative
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📌 Stormwater Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Civil Works Engineers
📍 Brisbane