Engineer Design (Drainage)

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our Section7.11 Drainage Design team within our Asset Design section. We are looking for an engineer with extensive experience, designing precinct scale stormwater management infrastructure, including  water-sensitive urban design and flood mitigation works.

This role will deliver all required design outcomes, and coordinate design work with adjoining development and relevant stakeholders. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field or Civil Engineering Certificate/Associate Diploma together
  with extensive experience
• Solid post-qualification experience in the survey, investigation and design of stormwater drainage
  infrastructure and estimates
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Demonstrated computer literacy and extensive design experience with CAD, 12D and water engineering
  applications such as DRAINS, HEC-RAS, RAFTS, MIKEII, TUFLOW and MUSIC
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and ability to work within a team environment
• Current class C drivers licence.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,011.56 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 23 August 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Andrew Barnett on 9839 6278 or 0459 841 522 

Internal ref:              BCC1621