• Work with a Civil Design team to deliver design programs
• Hybrid work environment
• RDO every 3 weeks

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

The City of Ryde has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer experienced in the design of civil infrastructure and related projects to join our team based at North Ryde.

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality civil designs across all project phases-from concept through to final documentation-ensuring they meet site needs, objectives, legislative requirements, environmental considerations, and budget constraints.

You will play a key role in shaping infrastructure for City of Ryde by preparing comprehensive design documentation, supporting cost estimates, risk assessments, and ensuring safety in design. You will also contribute to fieldwork activities such as inspections, data collection, and stormwater drainage analysis using tools like DRAINS.

About You

You are a driven and detail-oriented civil engineering professional with proven experience in preparation of design documentation and cost estimates for multi-disciplinary projects including roads, stormwater, footpath, traffic facilities, cycleways, and other civil assets.

In addition, you will also have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, recognised by Engineers Australia. Student engineers who have maximum 6 months left to graduation may also apply
• High level professional and technical design skills including problem-solving, project costing and budgeting skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with technical and non-technical staff/stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent computer skills and proven experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D/12D and Drains.
• Excellent knowledge of legislation, regulations, design standards, and code of practice relating to the design, construction, and management of civil based project.
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Current WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).

Your commencing annual salary will range from $91,245.60 to $118, 619.28 + Superannuation + Civil Liability Allowance dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.

Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 05 August 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact David Woodley on 0479185833 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety