Stormwater Engineer - NSW Residential Subdivisions (Remote)

Stormwater Engineer – NSW Residential Subdivisions (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 exposure to NSW residential subdivision projects. This role focuses on delivering compliant, efficient, and cost-effective stormwater designs aligned with NSW council requirements and Australian standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in NSW subdivisions, strong knowledge of compliance and approvals, and is confident in preparing detailed stormwater designs and reports. Proven NSW residential subdivision experience is ESSENTIAL. About the Role You will be responsible for designing stormwater systems, preparing management plans and reports, and supporting DA/CC submissions for residential subdivision projects. This is a technical role requiring strong knowledge of NSW compliance, hydraulic modelling, and coordination with engineers, surveyors, and councils. Key Responsibilities Stormwater Design & Engineering Design and deliver stormwater solutions for residential subdivisions Prepare stormwater management plans, drainage layouts, and engineering reports Perform hydrological and hydraulic modelling Review and optimise designs for cost-efficiency and constructability Compliance & Approvals Ensure designs comply with: NSW local council requirements Australian Standards WSUD (Water Sensitive Urban Design) principles Support DA (Development Application) and CC (Construction Certificate) submissions Coordination & Project Support Liaise with civil engineers, surveyors, councils, and approval authorities Provide technical support across multiple subdivision projects Ensure timely delivery of compliant and accurate documentation Mandatory Requirements Proven experience in Australian residential subdivision projects (ESSENTIAL) Strong understanding of stormwater compliance, regulations, and approvals in Australia Experience with: DRAINS / MUSIC / HEC-RAS (or similar modelling tools) AutoCAD / Civil 3D Ability to prepare engineering reports and supporting documentation Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Highly Regarded Experience working with Sydney / NSW councils Knowledge of On-Site Detention (OSD) systems Experience with flood studies and overland flow path design Exposure to subdivision earthworks and road design coordination KPIs Approval success rate (DA/CC) Turnaround time on designs Compliance accuracy (minimal revisions required) Quality of documentation and reporting Why Join Consistent pipeline of NSW subdivision projects Work with experienced civil and development teams Flexible / remote working setup Long-term role with growth potential