Civil Engineer – 4–7 Years’ Experience

Elevate Engineering Consultants | Killarney Vale, Central Coast NSW | Full time

Elevate Engineering Consultants is a growing structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Killarney Vale on the Central Coast, providing engineering services across the Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter and Sydney regions.

Due to continued growth in our civil department, we are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer with approximately 4–7 years’ consulting experience to join our team.

The successful applicant will work directly under our Principal Civil Engineer, who has over 20 years of industry experience, while also having the support of a Civil Drafter.

This is a hands-on engineering role. While drafting support will be available, strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills are critical, as the successful applicant will be expected to prepare and modify some of their own drawings and documentation where required.

About the Role The role will primarily involve the preparation and management of civil engineering designs for residential and commercial developments, including:

- Stormwater drainage design and documentation
- On-site stormwater detention (OSD) systems
- Stormwater retention and water quality designs
- Section 138 applications and associated civil works
- Driveway and access designs
- Civil designs supporting DA, CC and CDC applications
- Alterations and additions
- New residential dwellings
- Small to medium commercial projects
- Preparation of civil engineering drawings, calculations and reports




- Preparation and modification of your own CAD drawings where required
- Managing and coordinating work with a Civil Drafter
- Reviewing civil drawings and documentation prepared by the drafter
- Liaising with councils, builders, architects, building designers and other consultants
- Responding to Council and certifier RFIs
- Managing projects from initial design through to approval and construction

About You We are looking for someone who:

- Has approximately 4–7 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer, preferably within an Australian engineering consultancy
- Has experience working on similar projects on the Central Coast and/or surrounding NSW areas
- Has strong experience in stormwater management and drainage design
- Has experience with Section 138 applications and Council approvals
- Has experience preparing civil documentation for DA, CC and CDC applications
- Has strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills – this is essential
- Is comfortable preparing and modifying their own civil drawings when required
- Can effectively manage and provide direction to a Civil Drafter
- Can manage their own projects while working under the guidance of our Principal Civil Engineer




- Is confident communicating directly with clients, councils and other consultants
- Is organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Has a practical approach to civil design and problem solving
- Holds relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering

Experience with DRAINS and MUSIC would also be highly regarded. Why Join Elevate?

You’ll be joining a growing consultancy with both structural and civil engineering teams working together from our Killarney Vale office on the Central Coast.

We offer

- Work directly under a Principal Civil Engineer with 20+ years’ experience
- A Civil Drafter to assist with project documentation
- The opportunity to manage and take ownership of your own projects
- A modern office located in Killarney Vale
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Exposure to a wide variety of residential and commercial projects
- Direct interaction with clients, builders, councils and other consultants
- A growing civil department with opportunities to progress as the business expands
- Competitive salary based on experience

- Bonus Systems
- Long-term career progression opportunities

We are looking for someone who is technically capable, hands-on with both engineering and CAD, and wants to become a long-term part of the Elevate team as we continue to grow our civil engineering department. If you have 4–7 years’ civil engineering experience and are looking for your next opportunity on the Central Coast, we would love to hear from you

📌 Civil Engineer – 4–7 Years’ Experience (Killarney Vale)
🏢 Elevate Structural Engineering
📍 Killarney Vale