Engineer - Hydrology and Environment

Engineer - Hydrology and Environment

Full-time Fixed Term Contract – 2 years

• Greater workplace flexibility including hybrid working arrangements, 4-day condensed work week trial and 9-day fortnight
• We are committed to your professional development
• Join a supportive and professional team environment and enjoy a mixture of office and on-site work

Your opportunity to be involved in an exciting and diverse pipeline of city shaping projects.

LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB

Our progressive City Projects department has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to join our Hydrology and Environment team. As part of this team, you will provide professional engineering advice and design services across a broad range of engineering disciplines including civil, geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, hydrological and environmental.

You will also work alongside our dedicated multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of significant infrastructure projects and strategies for our city.

Your key focus areas are:

• Provide planning support to Council
• Undertaking investigations of engineering problems
• Provide professional engineering advice to Council staff, including advice as part of investigation and design of engineering problems, assisting contract and tender documentation, construction management, legal representation, and business improvement activities
• Develop concept options to manage complex engineering problems
• Design infrastructure in compliance with safe design duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW)
• Manage projects in accordance with Council's project management system
• Prepare and manage consultancy contracts as part of investigations and design when required
• Undertake risk and environmental assessments

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You will apply best practice civil and environmental engineering principles and use your strong problem-solving, communication and project management skills to deliver high-quality solutions for our community. With experience in areas such as hydrology, hydraulics, road drainage or water quality treatment, you will collaborate effectively across disciplines and apply your knowledge of legislation, standards and innovative engineering practices. Your ability to use computer systems to resolve engineering problems will further support practical and future-focused outcomes.

Specifically, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Civil, Structural, or Environmental), or equivalent experience and qualifications in a relevant discipline
• Eligible for admission as Graduate Member / Member / Chartered Engineer in the occupation category of Professional Engineer of Engineers Australia
• Demonstrated experience in planning, investigations, and design of hydrology and environmental engineering projects
• Proven ability to manage project workload and organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $104,628 - $121,594 a year plus 12% superannuation, including 3.5% civil liability allowance
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance program (EAP).
• We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
• You will have access to a wide variety of projects that directly contribute to the safety, functionality, and resilience of the local community.
• Work in one of the most picturesque regions of NSW, with the natural beauty of Lake Macquarie right on your doorstep.
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac

​CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community.  We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET'S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Send your application in by midnight, Sunday 28 September 2025
• For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Athula Kandekumbura, Team Leader Engineering - Hydrology and Environment on or via email 
• If you require assistance with submitting your application or have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisoron or via email 
• To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.