Hydraulic Designer

The Buildings and Property team in **GHD **Northern NSW continue to enjoy growth and a strong project backlog. Based in **Newcastle **as a key member of our Buildings team, you will enjoy an exciting new career challenge as you take the next step in your professional career.

Our diverse and multidisciplinary team enjoys a wide range of projects ranging from specialised sporting centres, tertiary education expansions, large hospitality venues, aquatic centres and even large-scale infrastructure projects such as large rail or travel terminal works.

Joining a close-knit team of experienced and highly-accomplished professionals, you will enjoy autonomy in your work and ongoing professional development opportunities. With the support of engaged leaders, you will utilise the latest design software packages within a Group that is focused on being at the forefront of digital engineering.

The role will see you taking on a variety of challenging responsibilities including:

- Support a variety of major hydraulic services infrastructure projects;
- Various fire services projects including: hydrants, hose reels and sprinklers;
- Leveraging your background to get involved projects that support trade and sanitary waste, gas supply, potable and non-potable water, stormwater drainage and water re-cycling;
- Play a central role in other Emergency Shut Down and other hydraulic service projects;
- The mentoring of other junior professionals as you contribute to future team capability; and
- Provision of specialist advice and other ad-hoc tasks when required.

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Relevant Diploma or Trade Qualification/s coupled with a strong background in hydraulic design (building services);
- Proven project management skills with a record with a background in successfully managing client relationships, schedules and budget/costs;
- Strong communication skills and a focus on quality through your attention to detail and proactive approach in the identification of risks;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Those with previous experience in this use of AutoCAD/Revit/BIM will be viewed favourably; and
- Although not essential, those with Degree level qualification/s will be viewed favourably, as will those with any specialist training or knowledge within the area of Hydraulic Design.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

**Contact Alan Field**
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+61 2 4081 3202

There may be government or client requirements which require an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination for this position.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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**are**

We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly ‘One GHD’ across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.