Senior Civil Engineer – Stormwater & Drainage | AU | WFH

A Senior civil engineering (Stormwater Design) position has opened with one of Australia's most established residential development consultancies. You will lead stormwater design across South Australia's fastest-growing residential corridors, delivering critical infrastructure that shapes how new communities manage water sustainably. This role combines technical precision with high-impact delivery in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly influences project approvals and construction timelines.

THE ROLE

You will own the complete stormwater design process for residential developments ranging from single dwellings to small subdivisions across South Australia. Working within established company systems, you will deliver rapid-turnaround designs while maintaining the technical rigor required for council approval and long-term performance. Your work directly enables builders and developers to move projects from concept to construction.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Complete residential stormwater designs for single dwellings, townhouses, and small subdivisions using company job register system

• Deliver standard single dwelling projects within 1.5-hour timeframes, targeting 3 completed projects per day

• Coordinate with South Australian councils on stormwater requirements and submissions

• Review and markup designs from junior engineers when operating at senior level

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and reports for council submission

• Communicate with builders, architects, and certifiers on project requirements

• Conduct occasional site inspections for stormwater compliance verification

WHAT YOU BRING

• AutoCAD proficiency with 2-3 years hands-on experience in engineering drawings

• Minimum 3 years Australian residential stormwater design experience, preferably South Australia

• Understanding of Australian Standards for stormwater design and WSUD principles

• Experience with stormwater detention calculations and council coordination processes

• Microsoft Excel proficiency for engineering calculations and project tracking

• Strong communication skills for stakeholder coordination with councils and clients

WORK ARRANGEMENT

This is a full work-from-home role. You will work from your own home office.

WHY STAFF X

Staff X is a certified Great Place to Work employer in the Philippines for multiple consecutive years. Benefits include:

• 22 days paid annual leave

• HMO health insurance

• Dental plan

• Company-provided laptop or desktop computer

• Free training and professional development policy

• Regular social events and team activities

• Employee wellness program

• Exposure to clients in Australia, the US, and the UK

Staff X offers long-term, stable employment with genuine career growth.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus the full Staff X benefits package.

COMMITMENT

This is a full-time, dedicated role. The client and Staff X invest heavily in onboarding, training, and integrating this person into a long-term team. We are looking for someone who is ready to commit fully, not someone exploring a side arrangement, managing multiple clients, or running parallel freelance work. If you are currently freelancing and not ready to step into a single dedicated role, this is not the right opportunity for you. If you have a full-time job and are looking for a second income, please do not apply. The right person for this role genuinely wants a stable, long-term career with a single employer who invests in their growth. This is a permanent position. We hire people we intend to keep for years, not months.

APPLY NOW

Send your resume to [email protected] to be considered for this Senior Civil Engineer (Stormwater Design) role. Include your AutoCAD portfolio and mention your South Australian stormwater design experience in your email.