Ku-ring-gai Council

Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineer

• Salary$109,513.56to $127,034.96p/a + super
• 2 x Permanent full time positions – 35 hours per week
• Access to Flex Leave
• Work on impactful projects that benefit the local community

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Step into a role where your engineering expertise directly shapes the liveability of a thriving community. As a Civil Design Engineer at Ku-ring-gai Council, you’ll take ownership of diverse infrastructure projects — from roads and drainage to traffic and public domain improvements — delivering smart, practical designs from concept through to construction.

Working alongside experienced professionals and engaging with stakeholders at every level, you’ll play a key role in creating sustainable, high-quality outcomes that make a real difference to the community every day.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver civil design projects end-to-end — from concept through to construction
• Prepare detailed designs, specifications and cost estimates
• Coordinate consultants, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure designs meet Australian Standards and regulatory requirements
• Support project delivery with technical advice during construction
• Embed sustainable design principles (ESD & WSUD) into all projects

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering and at lease 3 years experience
• Strong capability in Civil 3D / 12D, DRAINS / Truflow and AutoCAD
• Solid understanding of Australian Standards, materials and construction methods
• Experience in project coordination, estimating and reporting
• Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Access to Flex Leave *
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability at any given time
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our websiteclick here.

* Council has a Flex Leave Policy that effectively provides staff with a 9-day fortnight or 19-day month, depending on the extra hours worked

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within thePosition Descriptionto be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more?Contact William Birt on 9424 0607

Closes:11.30pm, Monday 1 June 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer