At a Glance
- Tasks: Design stormwater systems and prepare management reports for exciting projects.
- Company: Brisbane-based civil engineering consultancy focused on land development.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive team, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Office-based role with varied projects across South East Queensland.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in civil engineering.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in stormwater/civil design and proficiency in AutoCAD.
The predicted salary is between 87750 - 107250 $ per year.
Part-Time to Full-Time | Office-Based | Rocklea QLD | Civil Engineering | Stormwater Design
About us
We are a Brisbane-based civil engineering consultancy specialising in land development and subdivision projects across South East Queensland. We deliver high-quality stormwater, drainage, civil design, and infrastructure solutions for residential and commercial development clients. We are a lean, efficient team that values initiative, technical rigour, and proactive communication.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Stormwater/Civil Engineer to join our team at our Rocklea office. This is a technically focused role where stormwater design is the primary discipline. You will work closely with our managing engineer to deliver stormwater management reports, drainage designs, and civil drawing packages for development approval (DA) submissions across Queensland councils. We are flexible on hours - we will consider candidates seeking part-time arrangements (minimum 25 hours per week) through to full-time. If you are the right person, we will make it work.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Stormwater Management Reports including water quality and quantity calculations and hydrological modelling
- Design stormwater drainage systems - pipes, open channels, detention basins, and water quality treatment devices
- Prepare civil design drawings and specifications covering earthworks, sediment and erosion control, road geometry, pavement design, sewerage reticulation, and water reticulation
- Confirm project scope and review data requirements promptly on job commencement
- Prepare, check, and review concept and detailed designs, reports, and calculations
- Report to the manager weekly on job progress, hours, and completed work
- Proactively communicate with clients throughout the project lifecycle
- Comply with our Business Management Systems, and Environmental, WH&S requirements
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' experience in stormwater/civil design within a land development or consultancy environment
- Solid working knowledge of stormwater quality and quantity design principles
- Experience with MUSIC, WBNM, or similar stormwater modelling software
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for civil drafting
- Experience preparing Stormwater Management Reports and drainage design calculations
- Ability to manage your own workload and deliver to deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with Queensland council requirements (Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, or similar)
- Experience with sewerage and water reticulation design
- Pavement design experience (flexible and rigid)
What We Offer
- Flexible hours - part-time (minimum 25 hrs/week) to full-time considered
- Office-based role in Rocklea, with easy access from across Brisbane
- Varied and interesting civil/stormwater project work across SEQ
- Supportive team environment with direct access to the managing engineer
- Career development support and ongoing professional growth
- A culture that values quality, efficiency, and proactive initiative
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