Civil Design Engineer
Accepting Applications
The vision of Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers is to bring to industry quality engineering solutions through inspired people who apply a service-centric approach to their work and our clients. We do this is by nurturing a culture that values training, commitment, and communication and empowers people to achieve their goals. We use current and emerging technology combined with innovative techniques to deliver successful engineering solutions. We continuously act to build lasting relationships to become a trusted advisor to many of our repeat clients. This is achieved through open, productive dialogue and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and requirements to help them to overcome challenges.
We work within the urban development sector on commercial, industrial, educational, residential and health services projects.
Purpose of Role
You will work consistently to deliver projects and service clients with your team by leading the production of engineering design and documentation. As an intermediate member of the team you will report to the Team Leader or Section Manager and be responsible for assisting them with production, project tasks and client service. You will provide designs for earthworks, siteworks, pavement grading, roads, public domain and stormwater drainage, retaining walls, pavement and retaining wall structural design where required, and will be assigned a junior/graduate engineer to mentor, who will also provide direct support to you.
Goals of Role
- Work to achieve your team deliverables by completing your individual projects and project tasks on time, to both the Company and the client’s expectations and applicable design standards.
- Develop your skills and actively contribute to an engaged and productive team.
- Mitigate risk by complying with Company policies, procedures, processes, and systems.
- Acquire professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and training, reviewing publications, establishing networks, and pursuing continual personal development.
- Assist in developing junior engineers by becoming a mentor, providing support and teaching.
Requirements of the role
- Civil Engineering Degree.
- Demonstrated minimum 4+ years experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of applicable Australian Standards and Council Engineering Guidelines
- Knowledge of the planning approval process for DA, CC, CDC and OC
- Proven track record of success in project work.
- Knowledge of common and emerging civil engineering concepts.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, DRAINS and MUSIC.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Knowledge of pavement and retaining wall structural design (desirable but not essential).
- Knowledge of HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS 2D, Tuflow and QGIS (desirable but not essential).
- Member of Engineers Australia (desirable but not essential).
- Advantageous to be pursuing additional skills and CPENG/NER accreditation.
- Must hold a White Card and a valid Driver’s License and be able to drive.
Company Culture
- Flexible working arrangements to cater for family/personal commitments.
- Monthly catered company lunch.
- Dedicated break out area with pool table.
- Weekly fresh fruit, tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
- Annual company development workshops.
Salary
- Competitive industry based salary