Design Engineer
Job No:
1970226
Location:
Bendigo
- Full time, Ongoing
- Band 6, Starting salary $94,713 plus superannuation
Click here to view the Position Description
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to utilise your skills and knowledge and support our community?
Working in our Engineering Unit you will develop project designs and stakeholder approvals for a range of Civil Infrastructure projects including roads, intersections, drainage, bridges, dams and sports facilities.
You will:
- Undertake detailed site investigations and engineering calculations to determine suitable solutions to existing Civil Infrastructure issues
- Undertake Civil Engineering design and produce documentation facilitating project cost estimation and construction
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders/agencies to obtain required project approvals and permits
- Prepare written reports
- Assist with scoping of future civil infrastructure projects
- Provide information to the broader organisation on technical matters
About You
To be successful in this varied position, you will have:
- A Civil Engineering qualification as recognised by the Institution of Engineers (Australia)
- Demonstrated experience in the development of design options and solving problems
- Demonstrated experience in computer aided design and drainage design
- Proficient in the use of modern engineering equipment, including ‘Total Stations’ and GPS when surveying in the field
- Project management experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and enjoy working in a team environment
A satisfactory police records check and current Victorian drivers licence are required for this position.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Secure and stable employment
- Contribute to our community | Work close to home | Come and work in beautiful Bendigo
- Paid parental leave | Purchased leave | Study leave | Training & development opportunities
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Bayley Janssen, Coordinator Civil Design, (03) 5434 6107.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 17 February 2026.
