Civil Engineer
- Prepare civil engineering designs and construction details.
- Undertake inspections and coordinate technical matters with clients and project stakeholders.
- Liaise with clients, builders, and authorities to resolve design queries.
Location: 300 Cormack Road, Wingfield SA 5013
Employment: Permanent, full-time | 38 hours per week
Salary: $80000-95000 plus superannuation
BSK Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd provides civil, drainage, wastewater, foundation and structural design services from Wingfield, South Australia. We are seeking a Civil Engineer to prepare designs, undertake inspections and coordinate technical matters with clients and project stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Assess site and geotechnical information and architectural drawings to prepare civil engineering designs and construction details.
- Prepare civil and drainage designs covering finished floor and site levels, stormwater, retaining walls, batters and council infrastructure interfaces.
- Design on-site wastewater disposal systems, including soakage trenches, surface irrigation and subsurface irrigation where reticulated infrastructure is unavailable.
- Prepare residential footing and foundation designs, including grillage, raft and waffle systems, taking account of site conditions and design loads.
- Undertake calculations and design for timber and steel beams, portal frames, bracing, tie-downs and connections.
- Prepare and interpret drawings, calculations, specifications and reports, applying relevant Australian Standards and approval requirements. Maintain project and design revision records.
- Carry out footing inspections at trench and reinforcement stages, compare site work with engineering documentation and record findings and required actions.
- Liaise with clients, builders, consultants and relevant authorities to resolve design queries, coordinate project information and communicate engineering advice.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Demonstrated professional experience in civil engineering design, with relevant knowledge of drainage, wastewater, footing and foundation systems.
- Ability to interpret architectural drawings, geotechnical information, engineering calculations and construction specifications.
- Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and approval requirements, and competence with engineering design and drafting software.
- Strong analytical, written communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate clients and undertake site inspections.
How to apply
Email your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience , with “Civil Engineer Application” as the subject. Please state your availability and current Australian work rights.
Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply. Applications will be assessed against the requirements of the position.
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