*This role offers a fantastic opportunity to relocate to beautiful Gladstone QLD, Australia, and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. As an Established Welcoming City , Gladstone is a thriving regional city on Queensland’s central coast, famed for its natural beauty, welcoming community, and excellent lifestyle. About us WorkStay are regional recruitment specialists, and we have built partnerships with multiple regional councils across Australia. Role Description We are recruiting for a full-time, on-site Principal Civil Engineer Salary starting from $120,000 to $142,000 (negotiable according to experience and qualifications) Benefits Relocation assistance provided by the Council to support your smooth transition to Gladstone 9-day fortnight promoting work/life balance and wellbeing About the role Lead design, investigation, and management of water and wastewater infrastructure including reservoirs, water retaining structures, pump stations, hydraulics, water purification, and supply systems, ensuring optimal water quality and process efficiency. Duties: Lead design and investigation of water infrastructure including reservoirs, water retaining structures, and supply systems Review and sign off design drawings and associated cost estimates and documentation Oversee hydraulic modelling, water purification processes, and water quality management Work with the General Manager of Strategic Asset Performance to review results and identify areas for improvement Provide expert advice and ensure designs comply with legislation, engineering standards, and environmental requirements Deliver water infrastructure projects efficiently Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) accreditation (essential) Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in civil engineering water infrastructure projects Proven leadership in managing complex infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams Experience in the application of Engineering Design Guidelines (i.e. Austroads and Water Services Association of Australia), relevant acts and regulations, engineering guidelines and standards. Your expertise can drive real change - apply now and shape Gladstone’s tomorrow! If you have any queries or would like to discuss about this role, contact Heba on 0402168627 or hebaaer@ssi.org.au The job vacancy does not have a specific closing date. We will interview candidates who meet the criteria as their application is received. The vacancy will be advertised until the position has been filled.