Water Engineer

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Salary Package -  TBA

Shepparton or Mentone Office

 

The Water Engineer will be assisting the Water Infrastructure Team across a variety of projects from concept to detailed design/ engineering, as constructed drawings and project close. Drafting and design tasks will be carried out using AutoCAD, Civil3D, Civil Site Design or equivalent. Other aspects may include project management of site works.

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Key Responsibilities

- Assist Senior staff with highly complex projects, as instructed. 

- Manage moderately complex projects from beginning to end. 

- Represent CAF at client meetings for assigned projects. 

- Advise clients on technical solutions for projects with varying scope and complexity. 

- Assist with the development of submissions for projects, in consultation with Senior staff. 

- Brief, assign and check work of assisting engineers, draftspersons and/or technical / administrative assistants as required, throughout the project life. 

- Exercise individual judgement and initiative in the application of engineering principles, standards, techniques and methods in order to achieve client solutions. 

- Supervision of construction works, including inspection of work on site, responses to contractor queries and problem solve site issues. 

- Provides regular work-in-progress reports to Senior staff. 

- Ensures constant communication with colleagues, clients, project team etc (as appropriate), throughout the life of the project. 

- Is aware of costs and constraints on projects and reports any inconsistencies to senior staff.

-  Assist with developing new systems, procedures and processes in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the department. 
- Maintains compliance with CAF Quality, OHS, Environment and HR policies, procedures and guidelines. 

- Report non-conformances to Senior staff as soon as they are discovered. 

- Assist in coaching and mentoring of junior team members. 

- Reports any likely business opportunities to Senior staff for follow up. 

- Actively build personal network and promote CAF to external clients.

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Required Skills

- Demonstrated Civil design exposure to water, sewer, drainage, pumps and associated infrastructure.  - Understanding of water and wastewater treatment. 

- Demonstrated working knowledge of Australian Standards and other industry design guidelines 

- Demonstrated CAD experience and working knowledge, Civil 3D Site Design desirable. 

- Excellent internal and external communication skills (both written and verbal) 

- Client relationship management skills 

- Demonstrated experience to successfully manage moderately complex projects independently 

- Ability to initiate action to achieve results and meet deadlines 

- Ability to adapt ideas, timelines and communications appropriately as the project requires 

- Proven ability to manage varying types of concurrent projects 

- Strong work ethic with a high level of personal motivation 

- Flexible in your approach, ability to work with people from a range of backgrounds 

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; Excel, Outlook, Word, and MS Teams 

- Familiar with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling programs 

- Familiar with document management and timesheet tracking software 

- Familiar with cost control/ project management software 

- Outgoing and friendly disposition 

- Ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and prioritise workload accordingly 

- Punctual

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Required Experience

- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Engineer within defined discipline 

- Registered Professional Engineer under the Victorian Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 or eligible to apply

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Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent 

- Drivers Licence

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For more information contact our office or forward your CV and covering letter for immediate consideration to:

 

General Manager

CAF Consulting

via email: admin@cafconsulting.com.au