Beca HunterH2O is the Australian water business of one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies, Beca. We are a formidable team of 300+ water specialists, passionate about healthy and sustainable communities wherever we work.
Using our deep knowledge and broader capability, we collaborate with our clients through city and regional offices operating in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Tamworth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fiji. Combining the capability of our expert water specialists with access to more than 4000 multi-disciplinary specialists we can bring the best of Beca to our clients.
With our purpose – to make everyday better, and our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sitting at the heart of everything we do, we can truly realise our vision of ‘Creative people together transforming our world’.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our multidisciplinary water team in Newcastle. Ideally, you will have experience in the design engineering of water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, pump stations and conveyance pipelines, with previous tasks including the review of design requirements, site investigations, calculations, modelling, oversight of drafting and the preparation of reports and specifications.
Building strong client relationships and demonstrating your ability to understand our client's core business you will be able to provide solutions and service to clients both off and on site. Stepping into a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and continuous improvement you will be given opportunities for skilled growth and development as well as mentorship from experienced engineers.
About You
You will be seeking fulfilment in autonomy, career flexibility and working for a business that can provide purpose and relevance in what you do. With outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence and drive successful project outcomes for the business and our valuable clients you will have gained experience working in a consulting environment delivering projects as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi office project team.
Your Ideal Skills And Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in civil (structural) engineering
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in water and wastewater treatment and/or conveyance design
- Knowledge of safety in design, constructability and operational practices and relevant Australian standards and WSAA codes
- Knowledge of risk management with the ability to identify project and design related risks
- Experience in managing small to medium engineering design projects
- A commitment to working safely, and within the company’s HSEQ systems
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to interact with a broad range of audiences
- Ability to travel on occasions as the work requires
What We Offer
A career with Beca will provide you with:
- Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
- Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
- Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
- Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia.
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