Civil Designer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

The M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

As Civil Designer, you will plan, develop, and quality check civil design work, produce 3D models, drawings and documentation for a project, and take-off quantities for estimating.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares 2-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings and modeling of earthwork, drainage, road design, foundation, and steel detailing from which detailed design 3-D CAD models and/or construction drawings are completed
• Prepares portions of 3-D CAD design model under the supervision of experienced civil/structural designers
• Reviews and checks calculations, design models, drawings and design documents prepared by others in the group and by material suppliers, as assigned
• Prepares bulk material quantity takeoffs and material requisitions for materials applicable to civil/structural
• Works with designers in other disciplines in the overall assignment to coordinate designs
• Answers questions from client or construction group on design for civil/structural
• Compiles, maintains, and accesses job drawing files, records, and drawing controls, as instructed

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Typically a University Hire with less than 1 year of experience or 4-5 years of relevant  work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawings, graphic arts, reading of drawings, and reproduction methods used by the discipline.
• Experience in reading, interpreting and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups.
• Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to design responsibilities.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.