Principal Engineer About your new role The Principal Engineer is responsible for assessing certifications and other documentation for compliance against the City's technical requirements and specifications relating to geo-technical, pavement design and asset safety issues for civil contributed assets, including roads, water supply and sewerage infrastructure, stormwater infrastructure and other civil assets.
Roles and responsibilities include: Provide specialist advice in relation to engineering certifications and ensuring they adhere to specified guidelines and standards. Undertake pavement design and construction methodology review against adopted technical specifications. Provide quality assurance confirmation to the Contributed Assets team and be responsible for the assessment of submitted pavement designs. Provide technical input for the work area's processes. Provide expert engineering advice in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and appropriate engineering specification regarding contributed assets related questions, issues, and conflicts. Liaise with developers and key stakeholders, as well as various government agencies (State and Local) to ensure development outcomes comply with Gold Coast Planning Scheme, Land Development Guidelines and the Planning Act 2016 related to contributed asset-related matters. Assist applicants to achieve fit-for-purpose contributed asset outcomes for the City by providing technical advice to comply with relevant standards and codes of practice. Investigate, record and provide timely responses to concerns regarding contributed engineering asset services. Any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Manager Contributed Assets. We're looking for people who have: You will have at least 7 years of civil engineering experience, particularly in design, construction, and development.
You will hold a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil, a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) status or have the ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.
In addition to this, you'll have: Demonstrated experience in pavement design, construction methodology review.
Experience in the use of Cirly would be advantageous. Strong knowledge of engineering standards and guidelines including TMR specifications and IPWEQ standard drawings. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with particular emphasis in conflict management and assertiveness. Extensive and practical knowledge in process review and improvement. Well-developed negotiation skills to influence stakeholders, create buy-in and maintain positive stakeholder engagement. Effective managerial and leadership skills. Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity.
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We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
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. 4% Certified Agreement pay rise due 16 October 2025. 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.
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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: Phuong Nguyen
Contact Number: 0408 018 458
Closing Date: 11 November 2024
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.
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