About us

Millar Merrigan is an established multi-disciplinary land development consultancy with 60 years of industry experience.

We provide a range of integrated professional services in the areas of land surveying including 3D scanning, town planning, building design, urban design, civil engineering and construction supervision, structural and geotechnical engineering, sustainable design, landscape architecture, asset recording, and project management.

Our workplace culture is supportive and collaborative. As a company, we recognise the value of inclusion and diversity in our work environment. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent requirements of the role and consistent with our values and purpose (why) statement ‘Inspire Better Living’.

Our values

Inspire Better Living - for us, our clients, and our community.

Excellence

Skilful, focused, quality, depth of experience - we are committed to excellence in our approach, delivery and outcomes.

Invested

Continual improvement, caring, purposeful - we are deeply invested in our work, our employees, our clients and our impact

Trust

Grounded in integrity, accountable, dependable - we earn trust by acting with integrity, professionalism and consistency in all our relationships.

Connection

Empowering, supportive, inclusive - we create connection to place and people through teamwork, mutual respect and open communication with all stakeholders.

Resourceful

Problem solving, solutions-focused, wise - we are resourceful and use an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate complexity to find the right path forward.

Our perks

- Experience the momentum and growth that comes from our unique company structure, where you can work side-by-side with experts across all disciplines of land development.

- A hybrid working model to suit your life.

- Confidential wellbeing support. Access professional counselling any time of day, with coverage that extends to your loved ones.





- Professional and personal development from internal and external sources.

- Be recognised and rewarded for living our purpose and values.

- Celebrate your milestones. From milestone birthdays and work anniversaries to life moments such as engagements and weddings.

- A vibrant social and engagement calendar. Enjoy events and activities that bring people together, build belonging, and keep our culture energised throughout the year.

About the role

Joining the Engineering Design department means being part of a diverse team, designing civil subdivision plans across Victoria; working alongside our talented wider team of surveyors, town planners, design and construction engineers, building designers and landscape architects.

Key responsibilities

- Scope, investigate, and define technical parameters for civil design works, including preparation of specifications, estimates, and feasibility reviews.

- Design and prepare high-quality engineering plans for land development projects, covering reticulated water, sewer, stormwater, road design, and earthworks.

- Design Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) infrastructure to support sustainable development outcomes.

- Undertake engineering verification activities in line with established business KPIs and quality procedures.

- Organise, coordinate, and complete project activities in accordance with relevant processes and standards.

- Build and maintain trusting working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Prepare stormwater management plans, infrastructure servicing reports, and associated technical documentation.

About you





- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (e.g., Bachelor of Civil Engineering).

- Membership with Engineers Australia.

- Approximately five years of relevant civil engineering design experience in a similar role.

- MRWA accreditation (or working towards accreditation) is advantageous.

- Proficient in AutoCAD, 12D model, PC-Convey, MUSIC, and other engineering design software packages.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.

- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet required deadlines.

Hear from our Engineering Design team

Our principal design engineer, George shares:

I find working at Millar Merrigan highly satisfying due to the comfortable environment and work/life balance approach. We have a strong work ethic with a clear focus on technical excellence. While my role can be challenging at times, it is equally rewarding. As a team, we work towards self-autonomy through continual upskilling and mentoring, and we encourage exposure to industry events and ongoing engagement with the latest standards.

Our team leader, Tina shares:

I enjoy my role as it combines strong technical elements with opportunities to further develop my leadership skills. Mentoring young engineers, supporting them, and witnessing their growth and progression has been incredibly rewarding. As an experienced engineer, problem-solving and thinking outside the box continue to drive me forward and motivate me to build on my technical expertise.

Application process

Our recruitment process includes reference checks and may involve an external psychometric assessment. Please note that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.

If you are an aspiring civil engineer with 5 years’ relevant work experience, we would love to hear from you. A detailed position description is available upon request at ••••@millarmerrigan.com.au

📌 Design Engineer (experienced) (Croydon)
🏢 Millar Merrigan
📍 Croydon