Senior Drainage Engineer

Job Opportunity: Senior Drainage Engineer
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Drainage Engineer in Beachworth, Victoria.
This permanent role offers a competitive salary of $94,000 - $106,000 per annum + Super
9-day fortnight / hybrid work model including 2 days per week working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement stormwater drainage masterplans in urban and rural environments.
• Design stormwater drainage improvements for asset renewals and respond to drainage problems and flooding events.
• Transition the area to sustainable stormwater management practices.
• Support the Manager Capital Works & Waste in overseeing stormwater and drainage projects.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Project management of capital stormwater and drainage projects.
• Managing external funds for projects.
• Designing stormwater, drainage, and kerb & channel projects.
• Continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Liaising with community groups and government agencies.
• Investigating and resolving stormwater and drainage issues.
• Leading drainage asset renewals and rehabilitations.

General Work Requirements:

• Provide high-quality customer service.
• Support council objectives and values.
• Encourage teamwork and participate in training programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
• Ensure public safety and follow risk management procedures.
• Comply with occupational health and safety regulations.

Organisational Relationships:

• Reports to Manager Assets and Property.
• Supervises contractors and consultants.
• Liaises with internal departments and external stakeholders.

Specialist Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of stormwater management principles and regulations.
• Experience in project and contract management.
• Proficiency in design and drafting software.
• Strong community and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Civil Stormwater Management.
• Continuing professional development evidence.
• Experience with drafting and stormwater software.
• Victorian Driver's Licence (or State equivalent).

Selection Criteria:

1. Experience in delivering stormwater projects.
2. Ability to provide innovative design solutions.
3. Experience in municipal stormwater systems.
4. Proficiency in engineering software packages.
5. Effective workload prioritization skills.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

To apply for this opportunity please send your updated resume to: *****@halcyonknights.com.au