Job Type: Full-time

Stormwater Infrastructure EngineerLocation: Cessnock, New South WalesContract type: Permanent, Full-timeRemuneration: $103,063 - $118,523 per annum plus superannuation, a leaseback vehicle and 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance.Benefits35 hour week with an monthly RDO or 9-day fortnight arrangement14% employer superannuationMy Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Concessional Christmas LeaveLong Service Leave after 5 yearsOngoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance programGenerous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family membersAnnual flu vaccination providedFree parking on-siteResponsibilitiesProvide technical input in reviewing NHVR applications, considering the condition, load capacity and structural limitations of Council bridges and major culverts.Review and prioritise the Bridge Replacement Program in accordance with Council's Bridge Asset Management Plan.Lead floodplain management, flood mitigation and stormwater planning, including flood studies, floodplain risk management plans, drainage network planning and flood certificates.Manage Council's bridge, dam, stormwater and flood infrastructure assets, including asset inspections, reporting, asset registers, condition data, GIS information and asset management systems.Plan and manage Capital Works Programs,



including project investigation, scoping, cost estimating, budgeting, prioritisation, scheduling and delivery.Provide engineering advice across environmental infrastructure, development referrals, flood safety and risk management, while working with internal and external stakeholders.Manage consultants, procurement and contract processes, and contribute to grant funding opportunities for infrastructure projects.RequirementsA degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification, together with extensive relevant experience.Experience in a similar role, with strong knowledge of the design, investigation and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.Experience implementing strategies and policies relating to environmental infrastructure.Solid project management experience in the planning, scoping and scheduling of civil infrastructure, including cost estimating and Capital Works budgeting.Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.Applications closeThursday 8 October 2026 at 11:30pm

📌 Stormwater Infrastructure Engineer (Sydney)
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