Design Engineer

at  Surf Coast Shire Council

WHO WE ARE

At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland, and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road, one of the tourists draw cards of Australia. The Surf Coast is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.
Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Experience in municipal or civil engineering field of minimum two years
• Experience in civil design
• Experience in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

OTHER MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Current Victorian driver’s licence
• Qualification Check
• You have the Right to live and work in Australia
• A current WWCC
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Local Government
• Previous experience in a similar role with 2 years’ experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, recognised professional standards relating to traffic management and civil engineering.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

To be successful in this role you will have:

• strong design skills
• good understanding of civil infrastructure and standards
• to be able to work in a multi-discipline team
• be willing to learn and contribute to the team
• strong communication skills.

This role sits within Council’s Engineering Design & Compliance team within the Assets and Engineering Department and is focused on the following tasks:

• Supporting the Coordinator Engineering Design & Compliance
• Undertaking concept and detailed design work for civil infrastructure including roadworks, pathways and drainage
• Providing advice and information on engineering Design matter