Senior Civil Engineer – Stormwater Design (Adelaide)

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

Adaptable 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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