Design Engineer

Design Engineer role at Ocean Protect, delivering innovative stormwater solutions in a multidisciplinary team, based in Prestons, Sydney.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high quality stormwater models and designs to facilitate specification, costing, planning, and delivery of stormwater management systems in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Liaising closely with internal presales engineers, engineering, and production personnel as part of a multidisciplinary national team.
• Using AutoCAD and MUSIC (training offered) modelling software for design tasks.
• Ensuring all specifications and designs comply with Local/State/federal codes and accepted engineering practices.
• Maintaining active communication with contractors, engineers, surveyors, and government agencies regarding engineering, surveying, or construction issues.
• Representing Ocean Protect professionally at events, conferences, and client sites.
• Training, learning, and coordinating with internal engineering and technical support staff.
• Developing a close working relationship with the Engineering Manager and the rest of the team.
• Modelling and completing stormwater quality designs for Ocean Protect products and services.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 0–4 years of experience, with at least 2–3 years of engineering design skill experience in AutoCAD and, if possible, stormwater modelling software MUSIC (training offered).
• Previous design experience.
• Preferably experience in stormwater/wastewater projects.
• A positive work attitude and a drive to succeed.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player approach.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to decipher information and employ strategies to appropriately problem solve.
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods, preferably as applicable to Storm Water Drainage Systems.
• Knowledge of public works engineering and Storm Water Drainage System operations.
• Ability to retrieve and understand current codes and regulatory standards governing regional engineering activities of storm water construction, renovations, and maintenance projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with drafting software such as AutoCAD and water modelling tools like MUSIC.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Ocean Protect personnel, management, contractors, consultants, and clients, whether working in the office or remotely.

• Full-time position based in Prestons, Sydney NSW.
• Flexible working environment after successful completion of a 6-month probation period and necessary training, allowing part of the week to be worked from a place of choice.
• Opportunity to work in a national company with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Standard industry benefits such as paid leave, superannuation, and professional development support.

• Training offered in MUSIC modelling software.
• Ongoing learning and coordination with internal engineering and technical support staff.
• Opportunity to build upon existing skills and develop a close working relationship with the Engineering Manager and team.

• Opportunity to grow within a national company that has undergone significant growth and expansion.
• Potential for advancement through increased responsibility and skill development within a small, highly skilled team.

Please email your resume. A position brief will be forwarded to you on application.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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