Senior Civil Engineer – Stormwater Design
Ajax Engineering Pty Ltd – Adelaide, South Australia
Work From Home (South Australia Based)
$100,000 – $150,000 + Super (depending on experience)
Ajax Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing team specialising in residential stormwater and site drainage design across South Australia. This is a primarily work from home position; however, applicants must be based in South Australia and be willing to attend occasional site visits and meetings when required.
About the Role The role will predominantly involve residential stormwater and site drainage design for new dwellings, townhouse developments, and small subdivisions, along with occasional small-scale commercial and industrial projects. This position also includes a team leadership component involving reviewing engineering work completed by junior engineers, providing technical guidance, and assisting with workflow management. The successful applicant will work closely with our existing senior engineering team and will have support from another experienced team leader for technical collaboration and project discussions.
Key Responsibilities
Preparation of residential stormwater and site drainage designs
Stormwater detention and retention calculations
Coordination with councils, builders, architects, certifiers, and surveyors
Preparation and review of engineering drawings and reports
Reviewing and checking work completed by other engineers
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
Civil design for small commercial and industrial developments
Assisting with council RFIs and stormwater compliance matters
Occasional site inspections and meetings within South Australia
Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience in civil engineering
Experience in stormwater and drainage design within Australia
Strong understanding of South Australian council requirements and relevant Australian Standards
Experience with residential developments
Experience using AutoCAD
Experience with small subdivision projects
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
Based in South Australia
Knowledge of WSUD principles and detention system design
Preferred (but not essential)
Experience using Civil 3D
Experience with DRAINS or other hydraulic modelling software
What We Offer
Flexible work‑from‑home arrangement
Competitive salary based on experience
Supportive and growing engineering team
Variety of residential and commercial projects
Long‑term career opportunity with increasing responsibility
If you are an experienced civil engineer looking for a flexible role with a strong pipeline of projects, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply via SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.
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