Senior/Principal Civil Engineer in Townsville
We are seeking an experienced Civil Designer who enjoys autonomy and the freedom to thrive for a diverse range of projects.
Join a collaborative Civil Engineering Team where every member undertakes Civil Drafting and Design.
The ideal candidate will have experience in either Civil 3D or 12D and in AutoCAD drafting and civil design and documentation including a background in earthworks, roadworks, and drainage in addition to underground civil infrastructure services (water and sewer).
Key Responsibilities:
* Producing detailed designs, drawings, documentation reports, proposals, and specifications for civil engineering projects;
* Provide engineering input on projects especially at the inception stage, to ensure the scope requirements are met and the design is optimised;
* Civil engineering design and documentation for urban development, commercial, land development, transport, and civil infrastructure projects using AutoCAD and 12D or Civil 3D;
* Manage the design, planning, and development phases of various projects;
* Develop designs for subdivisions incorporating drainage, roads, earthworks, sewer, and water mains;
* Liaise with stakeholders such as private developers, Councils, and other government agencies;
* Conduct site visits to understand site factors and constraints;
* Coordinate utility services investigation and design, to complement civil designs;
* Ensure any statutory and regulatory input requirements that may be applicable to design projects are addressed;
* Perform engineering design, design reviews, and verification checks in line with the Company's quality assurance procedures;
* Represent the company at project-related meetings and inspections and ensure outcomes are achieved and documented;
* Mentor, guide, instruct, and share lessons learned with less experienced team members to improve engineering design skills and knowledge.
Skills and Experience:
* An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering; and/or equivalent tertiary qualifications;
* 5+ years' designing and drafting experience in an engineering consultancy;
* Minimum 5 years of experience of competent and independent use of civil design software packages such as Civil 3D and/or 12D Model;
* The ability to undertake projects and tasks while working to tight deadlines or as set by stakeholders and clients;
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
* Excellent attention to detail;
* Familiarity with local authority and state government approval and regulatory requirements.