About the team

If you're a civil engineer or designer looking for more project ownership, a steady pipeline of meaningful work, and the satisfaction of seeing your designs built, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

As a Senior Utilities Engineer / Designer with the City of Gold Coast, you'll play a key role in delivering civil infrastructure projects that directly benefit the local community. You’ll work across road, stormwater, intersection and public realm upgrades, ensuring utility services are well coordinated and integrated from design through to construction.

About your new role

In local government, the focus is on delivering public infrastructure that works safely, efficiently, and in coordination with all services. You’ll be part of an integrated in-house team, working closely with designers, engineers, and service authorities to make sure utility services are considered, coordinated, and ready before construction begins. It’s a role with real purpose, where your work directly contributes to projects that serve the community and shape the city.

What you'll be doing:

Coordinating utility inputs and resolving service clashes across a range of civil infrastructure projects, including roads, intersections, stormwater, and public realm upgrades.

Liaising with internal design teams, project managers, consultants, and service authorities to ensure utility services are accurately considered and integrated into project planning and delivery.

Reviewing utility plans, survey data, and clash reports using tools such as Navisworks, 12d, and Civil 3D to support early identification and resolution of conflicts.

Leading utility coordination meetings and maintaining documentation such as clash registers and utility mark-up plans.

Providing advice and technical input on service authority requirements, PUP protection, and sequencing of relocations.

Supporting junior staff and contributing to continuous improvement across coordination processes and documentation standards.

Please refer to the Position Brief, via the paperclip icon, for more information about this role.

We're looking for people who have:

You're a proactive, detail-oriented civil designer or engineer who enjoys solving design challenges in a team environment. You’re looking for a role where you can build strong relationships, contribute to public outcomes, and stay involved through delivery.

What you’ll bring:

Civil engineering or design qualifications, with 6+ years of relevant experience.

Experience working on local government or public infrastructure projects.

Strong knowledge of utility authority requirements and PUP coordination.

Proficiency in Navisworks, 12d, Civil 3D or similar tools.

Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Current C Class Drivers Licence.

Queensland general construction induction (white card).

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

Free off-site parking

4% Certified Agreement pay rise due 16 October 2025

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’.

Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Damian Graham

Contact

[email protected]

Closing Date

Friday 25th April 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.