Are you wanting a sea change?
PDA Surveyors, Engineers & Planners (PDA) is a Tasmania owned, statewide, multi-disciplinary company operating for over 70 years comprised of Land and Engineering Surveyors, Civil Engineers and Town Planners.
We are looking for a Civil Engineer who specialises in the field of hydraulics/stormwater to join our team in our Hobart head office. The successful applicant is someone who is willing and able to relocate permanently to Tasmania.
We operate at the forefront of our industry and are highly sought after for our expertise and high level of service we are able to offer our clients.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is a team player and enjoys the challenge of working in a fast-paced, supportive environment, delivering work of exceptional quality on a range of diverse and interesting projects.
Essential Criteria
* A relevant tertiary qualification (preferably in Australia)
* 3-5+ years relevant experience in Civil and/or Hydraulic design
* Working knowledge of ARR and local/service authority design standards
Desirable Criteria
* A Chartered Member (CPEng) of Engineers Australia or eligible or RPEQ
* Experience using: Civil Site Design, DRAINS, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or similar design software
* Knowledge of AutoCAD, BricsCAD, QGIS or similar GIS software
Responsibilities
The positions responsibilities are including but not limited to are:
* Hydrological analysis of stormwater catchments.
* Preliminary design of stormwater networks in Civil Site Design.
* Hydraulic/Hydrological modelling and detailed design of stormwater system in DRAINS.
* 2D Modelling of flooding in TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or similar software.
* Preparation of Stormwater Management Plans.
* Carry out and supervise engineering design, preparation of drawings and contract documentation of civil engineering works, including schedules of quantities and cost estimation.
* Report to and assist/advise the supervising directors and senior staff, with regard to all aspects of civil engineering undertaken by the firm throughout the state, including bid preparation, design documentation and project supervision.
* Site inspections to assess project requirements and occasional inspection of construction works.
* Liaise with local authorities/utilities to effectively deliver outcomes for our clients/projects, including TasWater, TasNetworks, Telstra, NBN Co. and local government.
* Review all design documentation prepared and ensure that it is correct, suitable for construction and in accordance with all relevant standards and legislation and complies with all the requirements of the Quality System Management Systems (QMS).
* Provide assistance to other Engineering design staff as required.
* Work effectively and harmoniously as part of the engineering team.
* Ensure prompt and courteous responses to all enquiries and correspondence from clients.
* Contract administration, including; tender preparation, site meetings, site inspections, instructions/advice to contractors, clients and directors, recommendation regarding contract variations and claims, calculation of value of completed works, etc.
* Executing tasks within assigned timeframes and budgets.
* Responsible for maintaining a high standard of presentation in the preparation of all engineering documentation.
* Other duties and tasks as delegated by relevant Directors and/or Supervisors.
Location
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Hobart
Why join PDA?
PDA is proud to be a Tasmanian owned and operated business. We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, flexible working arrangements, further education and professional development opportunities, Company paid parental leave and a family friendly oriented office environment.
An excellent remuneration package is on offer and is negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience.
Apply by submitting your resume together with a covering letter. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.