Senior Design Engineer

City of Ryde Full Time Permanent 2/10/2024
  • Be a key player in an established, dynamic design team
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment with RDOs every 3 weeks
  • Thrive in a role with real impact and opportunities for growth


About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.


About the Role
The City of Ryde has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer experienced in the design of civil infrastructure and related projects to join our team based at North Ryde.
This is a senior role in an established team and apart from your key responsibility in providing infrastructure designs and cost estimates across a wide range of civil infrastructure projects you will play a key role in improving Department business plan, reviewing projects brief and mentoring civil engineers and junior engineers. The position is responsible for preparation and management of engineering designs and investigations across a broad range of infrastructure projects. It will include external contract management, management of internal design projects and preparation of contract documentation for design projects.
Your commencing annual salary will range from $115,560.36 - $138,672.43 p.a. + 3.5 % civil liability allowance + superannuation is negotiable depending on your qualifications and experience.


Key requirements
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, recognised by Engineers Australia.
  • Exceptional knowledge of legislation, regulations, design standards, and code of practice relation to the construction and management of infrastructure.
  • Extensive experience in preparation of detailed design, cost estimate, specifications and tender documentations of geometric alignment (road, footpath and cycleway design), traffic facilities and stormwater drainage design
  • Highly proficient in computer systems knowledge and skills in AutoCAD, Civil3D/12D, Drains, vehicle tracking and similar road geometric design software and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work effectively, either independently or within a team, displaying appropriate judgment, flexibility, accuracy, organisational awareness, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proven experience in mentoring and providing support to other engineers.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Culture and Benefits
  • Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
  • Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
  • Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
  • Enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
  • Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
  • Annual performance reviews and Award increases
  • Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
  • Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)


How to Apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.

Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.


Closing Date: Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 11:30pm


If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Roxana Hadian, Senior Coordinator Design on 0466 542 143 for a confidential discussion.

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