Coffs Harbour City Council

Lead Engineering Designer

• Are you passionate about contributing to exciting community projects?
• Are you passionate about using software to improve quality and productivity?
• Do you possess the leadership skills to successfully mentor others?

About the role

Join the City of Coffs Harbour as a Lead Engineering Designer and play a crucial role in shaping our infrastructure while making a meaningful impact on the Coffs Coast community. The successful candidate will possess significant relevant project work experience in detailed designs for civil engineering infrastructure e.g. roads, roundabouts, stormwater, water mains, sewer mains, carparks, footpaths, and open spaces.

As a Lead Engineering Designer, you will conduct comprehensive design investigations, collaborating with Project Managers to develop innovative concept designs that meet stakeholder requirements. Your expertise in consulting with authorities, applying risk management, and analysing project options will drive our projects forward. Your insights and proficiency in computer-aided design, drafting and modelling software will help identify and implement opportunities for business improvement and automation, ultimately enhancing our design processes.

As a key member of our team, you'll foster essential relationships with internal colleagues and external partners, ensuring that all project documentation meets quality, time, and budget standards. Your role will include developing and monitoring quality processes while managing our Survey and Design systems. A high level of competency in computer-aided design, drafting and modelling software is required.

A very exciting part of this position will involve overseeing the technical development of survey and design trainees, ensuring high-quality designs through established guidelines and safety principles. A passion for mentorship and seeing others thrive is an imperative part of this leadership role.

If you're ready to contribute to exciting projects and mentor the next generation of engineering talent, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our innovative team!

About you?

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Significant relevant project work experience in detailed designs for civil engineering infrastructure e.g. roads, roundabouts, stormwater, water mains, sewer mains, carparks, footpaths, and open spaces.
• Significant experience and highly proficient in computer-aided design and modelling software in particular 12d Model, and drafting software in particular BricsCAD or AutoCAD with emphasis on the usage of the advanced software features and software customisation.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of engineering principles as they relate to this position.
• Current Class C Drivers.

What's on offer?

• Starting salary from $105,952.63 + Civil Liability Allowance of 3.5% + travel and meal allowance as applicable + 11.5% superannuation.
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years.
• Scope for performance-based salary increases.
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Calin Borbeli, Section Leader Asset Services at calin.borbeli@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0447 066 102 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found on our Careers Page: https://www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/what-we-are-doing/Pages/Positions-Vacant.aspx & enter ref code: 6729842.

Applications are to be submitted by 09 Mar 2025 9pm (AEST, NSW) of the closing date advertised to be considered.

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.