Stormwater Engineer

• Permanent, Full Time
• $99,526.96 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Assets team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

To project manage the delivery of the Stormwater Drainage annualised Capital Works Programs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the Stormwater Drainage Upgrade and Rehabilitation programs including handling customer service requests, conducting surveys, CCTV inspections, analysis and prioritisation of works.
• Project manage the delivery of the annual Stormwater Upgrade and Rehabilitation Capital Works Programs
• Undertake engineering designs, specifications and cost estimates for Stormwater Drainage and civil infrastructure projects utilising CAD software (including AutoCAD and 12d) in accordance with relevant design standards, guidelines, and codes.
• Undertake assessment and approval of Stormwater Drainage civil engineering design plans from other Council staff, consultants, developers and government authorities to relevant standards, guidelines and codes.
• Secure all necessary project approvals including but not limited to town planning permit, environmental and cultural heritage, utility service authorities and government authorities.
• Manage the engagement and performance of external consultants to produce project deliverables.
• Undertake all relevant consultation with internal stakeholders including Parks and Open Space regarding existing and new street trees.
• Perform hydrological analysis, assessment and design to support capital projects and investigations.
• Assist in the development of future flood mapping initiatives within Hume, including data collection, validation, and integration.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated technical knowledge in Stormwater Drainage, hydrologic analysis and design, WSUD, flood modelling, Civil Design, Project Management, Construction Supervision and Asset Management.
• Demonstrated application of related engineering software packages including computer aided design (AutoCAD and 12d).
• Project management skills in the design delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in stormwater/hydrology assessment and design, civil design, assessment of engineering plans, tender/procurement documents, project management, construction supervision and asset management systems.
• Well-developed skills in report writing and correspondence for a wide range of audiences.
• Well-developed verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate complex matters simply, clearly, and logically in a professional and courteous manner to a wide range of audiences.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
• Current Victorian driver’s license.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

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