Senior Projects Engineer (Drainage)

Job Description

Salary starting circa $107K+ (based on skills/experience) + 11.5% Superannuation Doncaster East Depot location Exciting opportunity to use your key engineering design skills to help deliver complex civil projects for the Manningham community. This role plays a vital role in scoping and managing civil infrastructure projects with a water focus, including easement drainage design and solving flooding issues. You will join a collaborative and people-focused team that supports your growth. Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, we focus on ensuring that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work, and visit. Civil infrastructure is important to our community. With an extensive road and drainage network in both urban and rural settings, we aim to provide sustainable, safe, equitable, and efficient networks for our people. Improving safety and accessibility for residents and enhancing flood and stormwater management is our focus. We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, enthusiastic, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, offering our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives. We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. We are looking for a new game changer to join the team— a high-performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham. About the Role This position is responsible for the design and administration of infrastructure projects with an emphasis on drainage for Manningham. This is achieved through evaluating design problems and managing consultants to develop construction plans for tendering. You will need to think on your feet and adapt to changing conditions—be that underground services, politics, or topography—to ensure high-quality designs. Skills and Experience Equivalent of a Degree or Diploma in Engineering or a related field with substantial experience in the design of civil projects (a focus on stormwater is highly regarded). A professional with the ability to design, review, and manage complex civil projects. A project delivery professional who can effectively and economically plan, implement, and supervise civil projects to ensure compliance with contracts, Council requirements, industry standards, and legislative requirements. A specialist who naturally mentors engineers and fosters an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing. A problem solver, able to resolve complex operational and service delivery issues to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Experienced in using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Civil Site Design for the design/review of roads, drains, and traffic improvement works. Experience and understanding of ESD, IWM, and WSUD. Click APPLY to submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?” section of the position description. For a confidential discussion, please contact the Coordinator Civil Projects at or 03 9210 2615. Applications close on Sunday 16 March 2025 at 11pm Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet all criteria. We recognize that different experiences contribute to great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now. Council recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. Manningham Council has policies and practices to support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices, and IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Manningham Council is a child-safe organisation, and applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Welcome to the diverse, inclusive, and engaging City of Manningham. With a wealth of languages, music, food, and cultural traditions, Manningham is a special place to live and visit. Manningham dates back thousands of years to the Wurundjeri tribe, whose way of life was closely linked to the natural environment. Now, the Manningham community enjoys local parks, wildlife, galleries, shopping, and sport precincts. Just a short drive from Melbourne CBD, Manningham provides a balance of city and country. #J-18808-Ljbffr