Senior Stormwater Engineer Design

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Stormwater Engineer Design (S7.11) role at Blacktown City Council.

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. The council's economy and services offer opportunities for professional growth and impact across the region.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Stormwater Engineer Design (S7.11) to join the Asset Design team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is responsible for contributing to creating a liveable, safe and sustainable Blacktown City through the design of stormwater infrastructure and catchment management across the North West Growth Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete allocated civil designs and tasks in accordance with professional engineering standards
• Assist in providing input into strategic documents such as a review of Local Environmental Plans (LEP), State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP), Development control plans (DCPs) S7.11 Developer contribution plans and policies
• Assist with the preparation of technical stormwater documents and provide technical expertise to stakeholders

Join us in shaping the future of Blacktown City, where your expertise in stormwater design will help build a resilient, sustainable community.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in the survey, investigation and design of stormwater management infrastructure and cost estimates
• Demonstrated working experience in civil stormwater engineering with a focus on water sensitive urban design
• Experience in managing financial budgets with inclusion of forecasting
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• At least 5 years' experience in GIS packages, computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications and design experience with AutoCAD, 12D and water engineering applications such as DRAINS, HEC-RAS, XP-RAFTS, TUFLOW and MUSIC
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to determine and adapt management approaches for a broad range of stormwater, catchment and floodplain management situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and ability to work within a team environment
• Current class C driver's licence

Desirable

• Engineers Australia Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng) qualification and National Engineering Registration (NER)
• Experience in CM9, Technology One and CIA

Remuneration and Benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,252.09 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our Commitment to Safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position Description

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Apply Now

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

• Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
• Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without logging out of the system.
• Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date: Friday 5 September 2025, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Keysha Milenkovic on

Internal ref: BCC1622

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