" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Civil Engineer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18409\"\u003e Housing \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18411\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18412\"\u003e Full-time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 5/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate: Deliver practical stormwater and civil solutions for residential build\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspire: Mentor engineers and drafters through quality technical review\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrow: Build your profile across councils, builders and internal project teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Role Matters\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIntrax is looking for a \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Civil Engineer\u003c/strong\u003e to join our Victorian Residential Civil team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis role sits at the centre of how we deliver practical, buildable stormwater and civil engineering solutions for residential projects across Victoria. You\u0027ll work closely with builders, councils, water authorities and internal specialists to deliver quality outcomes across detached housing, multi-unit developments, basement drainage and stormwater design.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is a hands-on senior engineering role. You\u0027ll take ownership of technical design, review the work of others, support project delivery, and help develop the capability of engineers around you.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you enjoy solving drainage challenges, improving how work gets done, and mentoring others without stepping away from technical delivery, this is a strong next move.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Do\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead stormwater and civil design for low-rise residential developments, including dual occupancies, townhouses and multi-unit projects, from planning through council endorsement and approval.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate Victorian council planning, engineering endorsement and approval processes, working proactively with councils to resolve design issues and achieve practical outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate civil design across architecture, structural, surveying, geotechnical and building services disciplines, identifying clashes and design inconsistencies before they affect approvals or construction.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild effective working relationships with council officers, builders, architects and consultants to resolve technical and approval issues efficiently.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign, document and review civil and stormwater solutions for residential projects, particularly dual occupancy, townhouse and multi-unit developments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare and review designs for on-site detention, multi-unit drainage, basement drainage, subsoil systems and WSUD solutions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply relevant standards, including AS 3500.3, local council requirements and water authority expectations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with engineers, drafters and offshore resources to deliver accurate, practical and timely design outputs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide technical guidance, coaching and feedback to junior engineers and designers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate with builders, councils, water authorities, surveyors, structural engineers and geotechnical teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport project scoping, design advice, fee inputs and technical responses during concept and delivery stages.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify design risks early and work through practical solutions with the broader project team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to better systems, templates and ways of working across the Residential Civil team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Bring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027re a technically strong civil engineer who likes being close to the work. You know how to get designs out the door, but you also care about quality, coaching and practical outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll ideally bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeally 5 years\u0027 relevant experience in civil and stormwater design, ideally in consulting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience in building-focused residential stormwater design, including dual occupancies, townhouses and multi-unit developments, OSD, drainage and local authority approvals.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MUSIC or similar design tools.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA sound understanding of Victorian council and water authority requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence reviewing drawings, calculations and design documentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication skills with builders, clients, councils and internal teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA calm, practical approach to managing competing priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn interest in coaching others and sharing technical knowledge.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA down-to-earth working style, with a focus on quality, teamwork and good client service.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience delivering stormwater and civil designs for dual occupancy, townhouse and multi-unit residential developments in Victoria.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong practical knowledge of Victorian council planning, civil endorsement and approval pathways, including experience responding to council RFIs and negotiating technical outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working directly with builders, architects and councils to resolve residential drainage and civil design issues.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong multidisciplinary coordination skills, with the ability to identify clashes between civil, architectural, structural, survey and other design inputs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Intrax\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIntrax is an Australian-owned engineering consultancy providing end-to-end engineering services across Structural, Civil, Building Services, Surveying, Geotechnical and Forensic disciplines.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur teams work together to solve real project challenges and deliver practical outcomes for clients across Australia. In Residential Civil, that means helping shape the homes, sites and communities people live in every day.\u003cbr\u003e At Intrax, our mission is to \u003cstrong\u003eCreate, Inspire and Grow\u003c/strong\u003e. We want people to build careers that match their goals, strengths and life stage. You\u0027ll be trusted to do meaningful work, backed by experienced specialists and supported by leaders who understand the pace and complexity of residential consulting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s In It For You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBy joining Intrax, you\u0027ll have access to:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible and hybrid working arrangements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA modern Melbourne CBD office.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical development and continuing education support.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareer development and mentoring opportunities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to national experts across Structural, Surveying, Geotechnical and Residential teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to four weeks of additional purchased annual leave.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid parental leave: 12 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVolunteer leave.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth and wellbeing initiatives.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA respectful, supportive culture where people are trusted to contribute and grow.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you\u0027re ready to take ownership of complex residential civil design work and help develop the next generation of engineers, we\u0027d like to hear from you.\u0026nbsp; Apply now and help shape practical, buildable civil solutions with Intrax. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1999565\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "