About the team

Infrastructure Gold Coast is a team of specialists who plan, design, build, maintain and operate our physical infrastructure, creating a safe and accessible city that meets the needs of our community now and in the future.

As a Senior Engineer, you will be based in the Engineering, Design and Specifications branch in the Engineering, Design and Standards – Structural Team business unit. The business unit is responsible for delivering engineering solutions, engineering certifications, infrastructure designs and infrastructure standards, developing project and procurement technical specifications, and evaluations for capital works projects.

About your new role

Our Structures Team is growing! We're looking for multiple talented Senior Engineers of different experience levels to join us and help shape the future of our projects. You will provide engineering services for ‘Green and Brown field’ municipal multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Coordinate and deliver an extensive program of engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery to agreed quality standards and budgets.
• Undertake minor to complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Participating in the creation of planning, estimation, design, and specification documentation.
• Leading, coaching, mentoring, and supervising project teams, with accountability for team functions.

We're looking for people who have:

• A Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering majoring in structures or vast experience in Structural Engineering focus in civil infrastructure.
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) status in Structural Engineering or have the ability to obtain.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills ensuring consistency and clarity of advice.
• Highly developed consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to influence project outcomes.
• Highly developed analytical, problem solving and investigative skills with the ability to provide sound advice, options and recommendations, to influence project outcomes.
• A commitment to undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
• You Hold Current C Class Driver Licence.
• You Hold a Construction White Card- Desirable.

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 need 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

Nathan Dang

Contact Number

[email protected]

Closing Date

Sunday 9th November 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.00pm 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.