Stormwater Engineer - NSW Residential Subdivision

Stormwater Engineer - NSW Residential Subdivision (Remote)

Work From Home | Full-Time | AU Hours | PH-Based

OutsourcedIn is partnering with an Australian consultancy to hire an experienced Stormwater Engineer with strong expertise in NSW residential building and land subdivision projects.

This role is focused on delivering compliant stormwater drainage designs for duplexes, townhouses, custom homes, and Torrens Title / greenfield subdivisions in accordance with NSW council requirements and Australian Standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with NSW OSD (On-Site Detention) systems and council submission processes.

About the Role

You will be responsible for preparing compliant stormwater management designs, supporting DA/CC submissions, and ensuring drainage solutions align with NSW DCP and ARR standards.

This is a technical role requiring strong compliance knowledge and detailed documentation capability.

Key Responsibilities

Stormwater Design & Engineering
Design stormwater systems for single dwellings, duplexes, and multi-dwelling developments
Design drainage systems for Torrens Title and greenfield subdivisions (ESSENTIAL)
Prepare Stormwater Management Plans (SWMP)
Perform hydraulic modelling and runoff calculations (ARR 2019 compliant)
Design OSD systems in line with NSW council DCP requirements
Prepare DA / CC documentation and engineering drawings

Compliance & Standards
Ensure compliance with NCC, AS/NZS 3500, ARR 2019, and NSW Council DCP requirements

Apply WSUD principles where required

Interpret and implement Sydney Water requirements (advantage)

Coordination & Project Support
Coordinate with planners, surveyors, architects, and certifiers
Provide construction-stage support and respond to RFIs
Ensure drainage layouts align with easements, overland flow paths, and inter-allotment drainage requirements

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of NSW drainage and subdivision requirements
Pit & pipe network design for residential subdivisions
OSD tank sizing and orifice design calculations

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Experience with DRAINS, MUSIC, or similar hydraulic software
Strong understanding of overland flow paths and drainage compliance

Mandatory Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

5+ years stormwater / civil drainage design experience
Minimum 1–2 years NSW residential subdivision experience (ESSENTIAL)
Experience liaising directly with NSW councils
Strong written documentation skills for council submissions

Highly Regarded

Knowledge of Sydney Water requirements

CPEng qualification (desirable but not essential)
Experience supporting multiple residential projects simultaneously

Ideal Candidate Profile

Detail-oriented with strong compliance focus
Familiar with NSW certifier and council submission processes
Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced residential environment
Proactive communicator working with Australian teams remotely

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