Principal Project Engineer Coastal and Civil

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Principal Project Engineer – Coastal & Civil

• Salary: $111,283 - $117,650 per annum
• Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Commute use of Vehicle
• Permanent Full time
• Ref No: 25-040

The City is looking for a highly motivated and well-organised individual with a strong background in Coastal and Civil Engineering to join the Infrastructure Services team. This role requires extensive  experience in project management and will include design, stakeholder engagement and delivery of civil capital works projects.  You will be required to prepare technical reports, project briefs, scope of works, and assist with funding applications for coastal hazard assessments/adaptations and civil projects.

Your key responsibilities will include providing specialist technical advice,  managing the development and implementation of the City’s Coastal Adaptation Construction Projects as part of the Coastal Infrastructure Adaptation Plan, overseeing design consultants to achieve optimal outcomes and  supervising external contractors.

To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability to obtain the following;

• Tertiary qualifications in a Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification such as Coastal/Marine/Environmental.
• Current WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence
• Construction Safety Induction card (White Card)

Please submit your resume and a covering letter (no more then two pages) addressing the following criteria:

• Experience implementing coastal projects.
• Experience in a similar civil engineering design and construction role.
• Experience in writing technical reports.
• Knowledge of contract and project management principles and practices of civil engineering.

Further information can be obtained by calling Graham Withers, Coordinator Urban Development on 9400 4401.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Monday 24 March 2025.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.