Senior Asset Engineer

Public Sector People are working with a local council to recruit a Senior Asset Engineer for a 4-month temporary contract assignment.

This current vacancy is to suit an Asset Engineer who has extensive local government experience and heavy background in drainage, as well as Professional Engineer Registration.
  
The position will undertake a range of functions related to the management of key civil assets, corporate applications and complex projects. The role is responsible to assist the Engineering Approvals team with the strategic direction in the management of key civil assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the checking of civil plans and computations, flood levels, building over easement applications, legal points of discharge applications, and any other permits related to engineering assets.
• Provide engineering advice on complex planning and building development applications (Planning Referrals) including approval of plans for engineering works.
• Provide advice related to Construction Management Plans required for major developments and manage the bonds required for civil permits.
• Assist with processing of applications for National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
• Contribute to high level reviews of major development and major projects.
• Liaise with developers and contractors with developments that could impact on Council’s infrastructure and ensure that Council’s assets are protected.
• Assist with the management of Council’s street lighting infrastructure.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

• Bachelor degree qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline. 
• Registered Professional Engineer Certification of Registration.
• Study towards post graduate degree is desirable.
• Extensive experience in technical and policy related issues for stormwater drainage and a sound knowledge of local government legislation.
• Extensive knowledge about flood modelling and civil design.
• Experience in management of major projects related to civil infrastructure.

• Relevant degree qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline. 
• Multiple years of local government or related industry experience in Asset Management and Civil Engineering.
• Extensive experience in technical and policy issues relating to stormwater drainage and a sound knowledge of local government legislation.
• Extensive knowledge about flood modelling and civil design.
• Experience in management of major projects related to civil infrastructure.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills and the ability to gain cooperation and assistance from other employees, contractors, consultants, residents and other stakeholders.

Alternatively, you can apply online by following the link below.

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