Project Engineer

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Project Engineer to assist our growing National Transport team in the design and delivery of a range of civil infrastructure projects. This role provides an opportunity to work on a range of road, highway and rail projects and contribute to the growth of the Transport team within Tonkin. Our ideal candidate would have 4+ years' experience in civil engineering with a technical background in the design and documentation of transport infrastructure.

Who You Are:

• A passionate and proactive team player with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• A technical problem-solver with demonstrated experience in a range of civil and transport projects.
• Enthusiastic about working in multi-disciplinary teams in a national team format.

Where You Are:

• The role is to be based at Tonkin's head office in Adelaide, however, the candidate will work on projects throughout Australia, predominately South Australia, Queensland, NSW, and Victoria.

What You Bring:

• Relevant qualifications: Associate Degree in Engineering.
• 4+ years of professional experience on a range of small and large projects in the transport and infrastructure sector, within a consulting environment.
• Technical experience in a range of civil engineering disciplines which may include road design, rail infrastructure design, stormwater, Geotech & pavement, and utility services.
• Experience with relevant Australian Standards and Industry Design Guides (e.g. Austroads Guide to Road Design).
• An understanding of the Department for Infrastructure & Transport's (DIT) design process and Master Specification parts.
• Strong ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Efficient multi-tasker with a fundamental understanding of project delivery processes.

Bonus Points:

• Experience in project management, including management of a small team.
• Experience in client-facing roles.
• Recent experience delivering projects for the SA Department for Infrastructure & Transport.
• Experience in the design and documentation of Rail projects.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and apply your technical expertise on a range of projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
• Support Project Leaders and Project Directors in the delivery of large infrastructure projects.
• Lead a team of nominally 2-5 people in the delivery of routine projects with a single client and some subconsultant input.
• Provide inputs to other engineers and drafters in producing high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate seamlessly with other disciplines to ensure project coordination.
• Deliver well-documented designs, including reports, Technical Memos, and Tender Advice Notices meeting Tonkin's and client standards.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team, fostering their technical growth and stay abreast of the latest advancements in design and construction technologies.

You will be Working Towards:

• Completing Tonkin's internal Project Leader training and commence managing your own projects under the guidance of senior team members.
• Preparing project proposals including an understanding of technical requirements, delivery risk, and pricing.
• Developing client relationships.
• Gaining Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia or other appropriate agency.

The Tonkin difference:

We know people perform at their best when they enjoy coming to work. At Tonkin, we offer you the opportunity to work with leading industry experts in a genuinely supportive and caring environment. We provide flexibility because we know work-life balance is key. Our dynamic teams are underpinned by trust; empowering you to build your skills, progress your career quickly, and work the way that is best for you.

Good people. Challenging projects. Caring environment. That's Tonkin.

If you would like to join a versatile team who are nationally recognised for technical excellence, finding creative and progressive ways to deliver value for our clients, and putting a human touch into crafting engineering solutions, we look forward to hearing from you.

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