Project Engineer (Civil Design)

Employment type: Full time Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $112427.64 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based

About the role

As the Project Engineer in our Roads and Maintenance department you will assist in the delivery of the Engineering Design Units capital works program proactively providing specialist advice in relation to the planning design and delivery of capital works projects.

Your knowledge of engineering design standards and guidelines as well as your project management experience will see you producing high quality civil design works for Wyndhams Capital Works Program. This role will have you working in a cohesive team of people with a diverse range of skills and experience. The team members work largely autonomously yet with a culture of willing support.

What your day will look like

• Coordinating the planning engineering design and delivery of capital works projects
• Undertaking survey design drafting and cost estimate for projects including preparation of written reports on the progress of the project
• Producing high quality civil road and drainage designs and tender documentation
• Managing minor design projects received from Councils internal departments
• Providing advice and technical support for AutoCAD and 12D users

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and eligibility to qualify for membership in Engineers Australia with several years of subsequent relevant experience
• Professional Engineers Registration in compliance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019
• Relevant experience in civil road and drainage design traffic engineering and construction practices
• Demonstrated experience in operating computer aided design (12D) and drafting programs (AutoCAD)
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated well developed leadership skills and experience to lead multidisciplined projects
• Current Victorian drivers license
• Current WorkSafe construction induction accreditation (white card)

If you progress past the interview stage you may be required to complete preemployment screening which may include police checks a medical qualification verification and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australias fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040 we will have more than 500000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts building the infrastructure developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a futurefocused culture a sense of purpose and possibility and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 25 May 2025.

If you have further rolespecific questions please contact Vince DemariaCoordinator Engineering Designon.

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Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees volunteers and contractors. Additionally we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children their families and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people while providing highquality services to all members of our community regardless of age gender ethnicity religion cultural background disability or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham Citys Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan pleasevisitourwebsite.