About RKF Engineering Services
We are a well-respected engineering consultancy with over 32 years of experience in the industry, specializing in mining, ports, and commercial projects.
About the Opportunity
Due to ongoing demand, we have a full-time opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to work alongside our client in the resources and ports sector based in Mackay.
As part of our team, you will be fully supported in delivering unique, technical engineering solutions to our clients in the region. Your role will involve conducting desktop engineering design and analysis tasks, site inspections, audits, and physical testing of structures in varying conditions.
You will also work with various clients to help manage the maintenance and operation of their assets and infrastructure across several sites in the region. This will include input in developing strategic management plans, remediation designs for degrading structural components, and site assistance during shutdowns and outages.
Key Responsibilities
* Conducting detailed site condition audits and investigations of steel and concrete structures;
* Preparing and analyzing detailed company reports including structural investigations, concrete and steel condition audits, and relevant repair strategies;
* Managing the engagement and performance of external contractors and suppliers;
* Expanding our presence through effective stakeholder management;
* Managing ongoing critical projects with a key focus on safety and quality; and
* Undertaking structural design, including computer-based analysis of mining/marine/transport infrastructure.
About You
To be considered for the position, you will need to hold tertiary qualifications in Civil/Structural Engineering, with at least 5 years' demonstrated experience in structural design and analysis, site management, concrete and steel inspections, construction support, and/or asset integrity/reliability engineering. You must also hold or be working towards your Chartered Professional Engineering status, and have an understanding of/experience working on major construction projects, with at least a portion of your experience gained within either the mining or ports sectors.
Any experience using structural analysis software packages such as SpaceGass and Strand7 and/or working with yard machine tracks will be highly regarded.
You will be comfortable conducting site investigations, condition assessments, and writing technical reports, and be willing/able to travel for site inspections as required.
Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a sense of pride in your work will be essential, as you will be working autonomously with support from other offices.