Senior Engineer - Flooding And Hydraulics

About the role

We are currently looking for an Engineer – Flooding and Hydraulicsto join our Road Infrastructure Planning branch. The role will have you working around assessment, design, and programming. Working alongside a variety of people including teams such as disaster recovery, planning and external stakeholders.

You will contribute to the coordination of various studies in particular referring to our floodplain management plan and you will be key to the delivery, of flood information to internal and external customers and the provision of specialist advice to Council projects.

About You

Logan City Council relies on the integrity and enthusiasm of our workforce to provide decisions that improve our community. That's why we're looking for people who like to learn, seize initiative, and take responsibility for achieving excellence.

Minimum requirements of the role include:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Water or equivalent) and registration as a Professional Engineer (or the ability to acquire within 12 months of appointment into the role) under the Queensland Professional Engineers Act (RPEQ) in the area of Civil or Water Engineering.
• Substantial demonstrated experience in design flood estimation including hydrological and hydraulic assessment.
• Substantial demonstrated knowledge of design flood estimation and floodplain management approaches, policies, standards and guidelines and infrastructure planning, including the application of Australian Rainfall and Runoff.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, consultant management and the ability to deliver complex projects on time and budget and provide appropriate quality technical reports.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills including written, verbal and presentation skills and negotiation skills to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders with differing expectations.
• Possess sound computer skills, including experience in relevant industry computer packages, particularly hydrological and hydraulic modelling and GIS and associated data management.

Who we are

We’re a contemporary local government organisation entering an exciting new phase. We’re moving forward with purpose and fresh energy, with a focus on delivering exceptional services and value for money – with heart. We care about the community we serve and we care about each other. When you work with us, we want you to feel valued, and to understand your role and how your work contributes to the bigger picture.

The community we serve

The City of Logan is a proud, grassroots community, filled with mavericks, makers and innovators. Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity is our DNA.

What we offer

• Full-time hours worked over a 9-day fortnight (72.5) fortnight - that's an extra 22 days off per year!
• Stream A, Level 6 starting from $94,518.07 + superannuation.
• Generous 12% superannuation contribution, after 12months of service (permanent staff only)
• Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/ life balance
• Fitness Passport Program
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Salary Packaging options
• Employee assistance program
• Free onsite parking
• On-Site coffee shop (located at the City Administration Centre in Logan Central)
• Active social club

Interested?

If you’d like some more information about the role contact our hiring manager Kylie, on email ************@logan.qld.gov.au To express your interest in this role, please forward your Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your relevant skills and experience in support of your application by the closing date of 7th April 2024.

Thank you for considering joining the Logan City Council. We cannot wait to learn more about you!