Principal Civil Designer

Principal Civil Designer

Applications closing on 10 August 2026, 11:59 PM

• Reference number2952
• Job TypeFull Time
• Package$116,666 to $123,656 (QLGIA (Stream A) Level 6, including Above Award Payment), depending on qualifications, skills and experience

Are you an experienced civil design professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Civil Designer to join our Infrastructure Design team and play a key role in the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects across the Livingstone region. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to the investigation, survey, design, drafting, estimating and documentation of civil infrastructure projects while providing leadership, mentoring and specialist advice to colleagues and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that directly improve community infrastructure while working in a supportive team environment that values innovation, collaboration and professional development.

About The Role

As the Principal Civil Designer, you will:

• Investigate, prepare and critically review detailed designs, drawings, estimates and documentation for significant municipal infrastructure projects.
• Undertake and coordinate survey activities, including feature surveys, terrain modelling and project set-out requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, guidance and specialist advice to Infrastructure Design team members.
• Ensure compliance with Council policies, engineering standards, specifications and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external agencies and the community to support project delivery and design outcomes.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of Council's infrastructure design program while exercising a high degree of initiative, technical judgement and professional expertise.

Mandatory Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) or Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualification relevant to the duties of the position and substantial work experience relevant to the position;
• Extensive experience in municipal infrastructure design, drafting, estimating and project documentation;
• Possess or have the ability to acquire Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and
• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver’s licence.