Stormwater Engineer

This is a specialist stormwater engineering role built around OSD design and hydraulic modelling; not a generalist civil position where drainage is one of a dozen tasks.

THE ROLE

You will work as a dedicated Stormwater Engineer supporting a civil and structural engineering practice servicing residential and light commercial projects across Greater Sydney. Your day-to-day output will be stormwater management strategies, OSD designs, drainage reports, and council approval documentation: this is your discipline, not a secondary function. You will carry an assigned portfolio of projects and manage them with genuine autonomy from design through to approval.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

▸Design on-site detention systems for Class 1 residential dwellings, new builds, alterations and additions, and luxury residential projects

▸Prepare stormwater management strategies and drainage reports for residential and light commercial projects including medical centres and small commercial developments

▸Navigate council-specific drainage requirements across multiple Greater Sydney local government areas, adapting designs project-by-project to meet each authority's standards

▸Use DRAINS by Watercom as your primary hydraulic modelling and OSD design tool across all stormwater deliverables

▸Liaise directly with local councils and project architects to secure stormwater approvals and resolve design queries

▸Manage your assigned project portfolio with reasonable autonomy, escalating to senior engineers where required

WHAT YOU BRING

Demonstrated proficiency in DRAINS by Watercom for hydraulic modelling and OSD design — this is a non-negotiable technical requirement

Three to five years of stormwater engineering experience as your primary discipline, not as a secondary function within a broader civil role

Proven track record in OSD design and stormwater drainage for residential and light commercial projects

Working knowledge of Australian Standards and council drainage requirements across Greater Sydney local government areas

Ability to independently prepare stormwater management strategies, drainage reports, and approval documentation from brief through to submission

WORK ARRANGEMENT

This is a full work-from-home role. You will work from your own home office, based in the Philippines, with a dedicated workspace and a stable internet connection.

WHY STAFF X

Staff X is a certified Great Place to Work employer in the Philippines for multiple consecutive years, and this role is a long-term, stable placement — not a project engagement or a contract. Benefits include:

HMO health insurance

Dental plan

Company-provided laptop or desktop computer

Free training and professional development policy

Regular social events and team activities

Employee wellness program

Exposure to clients in Australia, the US, and the UK

Staff X offers long-term, stable employment with genuine career growth for engineers who want to build a serious remote career.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus the full Staff X benefits package.

COMMITMENT

This is a full-time, dedicated role. The client and Staff X invest heavily in onboarding, training, and integrating this person into a long-term team. We are looking for someone ready to commit fully, not someone exploring a side arrangement, managing multiple clients, or running parallel freelance work. If you are currently freelancing and not ready to step into a single dedicated role, this is not the right opportunity for you. If you have a full-time job and are looking for a second income, please do not apply. The right person for this role genuinely wants a stable, long-term career with a single employer who invests in their growth. This is a permanent position. We hire people we intend to keep for years, not months.

APPLY NOW

Send your resume to [Confidential Information] to be considered for this role. Include Stormwater Engineer in your subject line and note your current DRAINS experience in the body of your email. Quote reference CTE-MU2ETGU2-B9IGH8 in your email subject line.