Senior Civil & Stormwater Engineer

Are you a Senior Civil & Stormwater Engineer seeking your next challenge? This Sydney-based role offers you the opportunity to advance your career and develop professionally in a highly regarded national engineering consultancy dedicated to excellence.

Why work with us

With over four decades of experience, WSce excels in civil, water, hydraulic, and fire protection engineering. Our strength lies in our people and their expertise, combining strategic advice and technical design to exceed project expectations.

Operating from offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra, we work on large, complex developments for private, institutional, and government clients.

We take pride in our philanthropic efforts and community engagement, making your work meaningful beyond the office.

We understand that success is not only about delivering outstanding results but also about having fun along the way. We are always on the lookout for the right kind of people to join our team – people who love what they do, do it unbelievably well, and are driven to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity.

The role

As a Senior Engineer Civil & Stormwater, this role is responsible for devising innovative engineering designs and administering their construction, including through the commissioning, handover, and review during implementation. The position holder can work independently as well as supervise more junior staff with the support and supervision of Senior personnel in the Civil & Water Engineering Team.

You’ll work with a team that sets the benchmark, redefines possibilities, embraces innovation and exceeds expectations.

Role specifics

Management and delivery of key projects including managing clients, staff and sub-consultants.
Regular reporting and liaison to the Team Leader – Civil and Water Engineering and project managers.
Attend internal weekly project meetings to report on the progress of the projects.
Take instructions from the Team Leader and other assigned senior staff.
Advise on operational improvements and manage quality control of outputs.
Ensure activities comply with organisational requirements for quality management, legal stipulations, and general duty of care.
Design civil and water works including sewer, water and stormwater infrastructure for all types of developments including transport, residential, commercial and industrial.
Brief CAD and design staff on the project requirements and ensure that the drafted design is fit for purpose.
Interrogate design solutions to ensure full compliance with codes, standards and project briefs.
Facilitate co-ordination meetings and resolve design issues between the relevant design team members.
Write concise project communication and design reports.
Assist in the financial management of projects including forecasting, invoicing and monitoring costs.
Utilise company platforms including Confluence, Trakstar and Synergy.
Mentor staff in a constructive way by providing feedback to develop skill sets.
Work within the project design budget/programme and advise the director if there is a risk of not meeting the budget targets.
Attend site inspections, review contractors work and prepare site inspection reports.
Continue to further educate and attend training sessions as required.

About You

As a Senior Engineer, Civil & Stormwater, you bring solid current and relevant experience, strong project management skills, and thorough technical expertise.

Ideal Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent.
At least 15 years’ post graduate experience.
Registered as a professional engineer on the National Engineer Register (CPEng / NER)
Minimum eligibility for registration as a C2 designer as per the Sydney Water competency standards.
Sound knowledge of engineering principles and ability to propose design solutions for various client needs.
Advanced capabilities in engineering software including AutoCAD, 3D terrain modelling software (12D or AutoCAD Civil 3D); Stormwater Management design software including DRAINS & MUSIC.
Proven experience in road design including pavement profile design (flexible and rigid pavements).
Experience in delivering detailed designs and construction documentation including managing a design team.
Recognised as a team player with strong organisational skills and clear communication.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with capability to attend client meetings independently including coordination with other consultants and responses to contractor RFIs.
Thorough understanding of and experience with relevant Australian Standards / Codes to undertake Quality Assurance reviews of proposed designs.
Solid knowledge, skills and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve by accurately evaluating various data sources and making informed decisions.
Solid project management skills, capable of delivering within time, cost, and quality parameters.
Ability to build and leverage effective relationships.

What You'll Get in Return

We offer an inclusive and vibrant office culture, focused on supporting and developing our employees with in-house training and mentorship.

Company benefits include:

Opportunity to work on large, complex and state-significant projects.
Hybrid working conditions and flexible start/finish time.
Modern offices in central locations.
Paid parental leave.
Bonus schemes and equity incentives.
Annual salary reviews and regular feedback.
Structured training for professional development.
Employee assistance programs to support employee well-being.
Quarterly team-building events.
Regular social events.

Apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, send us a confidential application, along with your resume and cover letter. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.