Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.
One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.
Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City's Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Career development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.
These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer (Civil) to lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across the City.
In this role, you will lead civil design projects from concept through to completion, preparing and reviewing engineering designs and specifications while ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
You will provide technical guidance, engage with key stakeholders including consultants and contractors, and mentor team members to support high-quality project delivery.
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria when submitting your online application:
High level of skill in all aspects of civil designing techniques
Expert knowledge of Austroads guidelines, Main Roads standards and Australian Standards
Sound and efficient computer skills
Ability to work under limited supervision and in a team environment
Expert knowledge in civil engineering design and preparation of construction, documentation using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Detailed knowledge of urban and rural road design criteria, drainage design criteria and traffic management
Detailed knowledge of cadastral information and interpretation of field books,



diagrams of survey and other Department of Land Administration information
Ability to incorporate construction techniques to the design
Significant experience in delivering design for large and complex civil projects
Significant experience of the use of "Civil 3D and Auto Cad" design software, word processing, and spreadsheet
Diploma of Civil Engineering or relevant higher academic qualification
Current 'C' class driver's license
We are offering a remuneration package from $111,967 to $119,224, depending on skills and experience and:
12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
A culture of learning with training/development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
An information package is available on our website.
Applications must be submitted by 4pm, Friday 21 August ****.
Applications will be assessed as they are received and candidates may be invited to interview prior to the close date.
If you are interested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at ••••@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 •••• •333.
We're happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
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📌 Senior Design Engineer (Civil) (Perth)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Perth