Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by opportunity.

About your new role

As a Senior Utilities Designer, you will be based in the Engineering Design and Standards branch in the Engineering Design and Specification business unit. You will aid in delivering engineering solutions, infrastructure designs and applying infrastructure standards for all customer and community facing infrastructure classes.

You will provide detailed design services for ‘Green and Brown field’ municipal multi-disciplinary projects. This includes, but is not limited to:

Undertake design and documentation for water, wastewater, and other utility infrastructure projects, meeting key milestones, and ensuring that results are delivered to the agreed quality on time and within budget.

Use relevant skills, judgement, and experience in the creation of the design and documentation.

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

We're looking for people who have:

Experience in design of water and wastewater infrastructure and/or utility design with attention to detail.

Minimum 5 years of experience with a focus on water/wastewater utility projects.

Advanced knowledge in engineering software including 12d model and AutoCAD.

Good understanding of the requirements of standards and guidelines (WSAA, SEQ Water and Sewerage Code).

Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills. You utilise your highly developed analytical, problem solving and investigative skills to provide sound advice, options and recommendations to influence project outcomes.

Time and delivery management skills.

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

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, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. 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 Dolan Raynor

Contact [email protected]

Closing Date Tuesday, 22nd 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.