Civil Engineer

PDA Surveyors, Engineers & Planners is a Tasmania owned, statewide, multi-disciplinary company of Land and Engineering Surveyors, Civil Engineers and Town Planners.

Our team of highly experienced and innovative professionals have a diverse range of specialist capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients.

The roles can be based at any of our offices around the state

PDA provides a comprehensive civil engineering service for a wide range of projects throughout Tasmania. We are currently seeking to expand our engineering team and are looking for a Civil or Senior Civil Engineer. We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Engineers to join our team with a focus on providing an exceptional standard of service, producing high-quality outputs and fostering strong client relationships. We offer a friendly and professional working environment, variety of work and work/life balance. The senior role would include working with, mentoring and assisting with the growth of our existing team.

We are seeking people who

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (preferably in Australia)
• Are a Chartered Member (CPEng) of Engineers Australia or RPEQ (Senior Civil Engineer position)
• Proven leadership capability and strong communication skills
• Experience using: Civil Site Designs, DRAINS, EPANET or similar design software
• Experience dealing with Council and Government projects

• The preparation of civil engineering designs and investigations across a broad range of infrastructure projects, consisting mainly of roads, sewerage, water supply and stormwater drainage for both residential subdivisions and council infrastructure projects.
• Undertake the detail design, preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for a range of civil design projects.
• Monitor project plans to ensure objectives are being satisfied and provide timely advice to the Manager on any anticipated delays affecting project commitments.
• Review all design documentation prepared and ensure that it is correct, suitable for construction and in accordance with all relevant standards and legislation and complies with all the requirements of the Quality System Management System (QMS).
• Undertake technical investigations and prepare reports on a range of civil design projects.
• Investigate, document and prepare applications for statutory approvals.
• Research, prepare and implement effective design procedures.
• Effectively liaise with Public Utilities and other Authorities and staff regarding engineering matters.
• Undertake inspections of construction works to confirm compliance with design documentation.
• Provide assistance to other Engineering design staff as required.
• Work effectively and harmoniously as part of the engineering team.
• Undertake post design reviews and recommend areas of improvement.
• Ensure prompt and courteous responses to all enquiries and correspondence from Clients
• Maintain knowledge of policies and current best practice in Civil Engineering Design.
• Promote the image of the Company and the Engineering Department as being efficient, effective and client focused.
• Ensure productivity targets for staff are monitored and any issues addressed.
• Participate and contribute to team-based activities that may include: Project Planning, support and quality improvement projects
• Develop cost-effective design layouts based on construction specifications and requirements.
• Adhere to established design guidelines and procedures.
• Analyze design issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform civil design analysis and calculations according to project requirements.
• Determine construction cost and material estimates based on civil designs.
• Review project plans to determine the design feasibilities and constraints.
• Use latest software and technologies to develop effective designs.
• Consider health, safety and environmental requirements when developing civil designs.
• Manage design projects within allotted timelines and budgets.
• Perform design changes and improvements according to changing project demands.
• Stay abreast with latest developments within the civil design fields.

PDA Surveyors, Engineers & Planners is proud to be a Tasmanian owned and operated business. We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, flexible working arrangements, friendly office environment and culture. We have an internal Paid Parental Leave scheme, and encourage and support further training and professional development opportunities.

A competitive, above award, remuneration package is on offer and is negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience.

Apply by submitting your resume together with a covering letter. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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