Senior Engineer

About us

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

The next step in your career starts here…

The Senior Engineer - Groundwater Managementis responsible for providing engineering specifications for groundwater management & deep excavation design on a National basis. You’ll be responsible for ensuring Safety in Design, compliance, efficiency & accuracy when predicting groundwater flows and specifying temporary solutions for water management and deep excavation shoring.

You’ll enjoy variety in your role including:

Lead our uncompromising Safety First culture throughout the organisation and customer relationships Communicate with internal & external customers Provide customers with relevant technical data, advice, specifications & information in order for them to make appropriate hire decisions Identify appropriate consultancies to partner with, and maintain the relationship Generation of technical reports, proposals, & detailed designs Coordinate third party engineering works, including certifications, technical reports, site activities, invoicing, etc Provide certification (both design certification and on-site certification) of water management & excavation support designs Engage with customers & their consultants, third party consultants, suppliers & contractors to ensure favourable commercial outcomes Support site operations with engineering & technical advice (installation, commissioning, maintenance, client hand over, etc.) Interstate travel as required Continually explore, assess and action ways to improve the performance of Coates’ range of products and services Continually monitor market trends, competitor offering, client demands & current issues facing industry Identify & implement the most appropriate set of software & systems in order to provide high quality & accurate predictions & modelling Carry out risk assessments on projects to ensure best possible project outcomes for Coates & their clients

What you’ll get in return

We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

Development and career progression pathways Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program Purchased additional leave program Novated leasing and salary sacrifice 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation

What you’ll bring to the role

Bachelor degree in geotechnical engineering or similar 5+ years’ post graduate experience working in an engineering office in a similar role Qualified as a Chartered Professional Engineer or Professional Engineer preferred

Looking for more reasons to join Coates?

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.

We’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.

But our impact doesn't stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.

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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

Coates. Equipped for you.

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