Design Engineer - Roads

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The Design Engineer is a key member of the design Services team and supports the Design Services Engineer in ensuring the efficient operation of all design functions within Council. You be responsible for providing high quality construction and design drawings in line with best practice principals, to meet Council's needs, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
You'll be working in a permanent full time 35 hour per week role, that will primarily be based at our Corporate Centre in Goonellabah.
What we can offer you
Attractive salary from $92,096 plus superannuation
Flexible work options working within operational requirements (9 day fortnight)
Living Away From Home Allowance available (LAFHA)
Relocation Allowance
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
What we trust you to deliver
Investigate and design civil infrastructure projects in line with Council's Delivery Program and Operational Plan
Provide high quality construction and design drawings in line with best practice principals
Prepare preliminary estimates for design works
Utilise engineering standards and principals ranging from conception stage to finalised design plans some of which includes roads and drainage, bridges, car parks, recreational facilities, structural designs, water and wastewater services and associated infrastructure.
What you'll need to be successful
Experienced in Civil Construction Projects - You will have an Engineering Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Technical Skills - Provide Design Engineering advice and support to internal and external customers
Customer Driven Service Delivery - Able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and customers related to program service delivery
Excellent time management and organisational skills - The ability to prioritise and schedule work and meet deadlines
Be a team player - Participate as a positive team member and contribute to the achievement of team goals and objectives
We list items to give you an opportunity to showcase your potential and how you can evolve and grow with us. If you are an emerging professional in the field of xx, looking to transition your career or eager to acquire new skills and professional development in this role, we would like to hear from you.
Please review the and utilise your resume and application responses in the application form below to illustrate your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.
Applications close on Monday 4 March at 9.00 am.
Additional details
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Barry Goodwin, Design Services Engineer on 0427 630 980.
Prior to employment, a series of pre-employment evaluations may include but not limited to; health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history verification, psychometric assessments and reference checks.
Lismore City Council is a proud employer of a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, flexible, and accessible workplace that mirrors the community we serve. We are also welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly. Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process to support applicants with a disability. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact People and Culture team on 02 6625 0500 or email
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