Civil Engineering Technician
Visa sponsorship
Engineering · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $90,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Whether you support site engineers in Dubai, Doha or Riyadh today, a considered next move could be this Civil Engineering Technician appointment in Perth, Western Australia. A civil construction and earthmoving business there, delivering earthworks and site preparation for residential, commercial and industrial developments, is looking for a technician to work closely with its Civil Engineer on several projects.
The balance is deliberate, with drafting and documentation in AutoCAD and Civil 3D in the office, and regular time on site confirming levels, coordinating material tests, carrying out inspections and holding work to the approved designs, Australian Standards and WHS requirements. The appointment is permanent and full-time, Monday to Friday, on 8-hour shifts.
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Key Responsibilities
- Partner the Civil Engineer on AutoCAD and Civil 3D drawings, plans and details for earthworks, site preparation, excavation, trenching and drainage, and maintain as-built drawings, drawing registers and technical records
- Capture site levels, excavation dimensions, earthworks profiles and drainage gradients, reconcile them with survey data and approved drawings, and present discrepancies for the engineer's review
- Assist in coordinating field and laboratory testing of soil and materials, analyse results, and oversee earthworks, trenching, drainage, filling, backfilling and compaction against engineering requirements, documenting any non-conformance
- Calculate and confirm earthworks, cut-and-fill and material quantities and contribute to quantity schedules, tabulations, tender documentation and estimates of material and labour costs
- Review subcontractor drawings, method statements and submissions, keep supervisors, plant operators, subcontractors and surveyors informed, compile technical reports, checklists and compliance records for handover, and raise site conditions that could compromise quality or compliance
Requirements & Eligibility
- A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Construction, Building Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline; other qualifications may be considered where substantial relevant experience accompanies them
- Minimum 2 years of experience spanning civil engineering technical support, earthworks, site preparation, drainage or civil construction
- A working knowledge of the relevant Australian Standards, AS 3798 and the pertinent parts of the AS 1289 series included
- Practical competency in both AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- The ability to interpret drawings and specifications, take measurements on site and support quantity calculations
- An understanding of technical inspections, construction quality control and non-conformance reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, notably Excel and Word, with MS Project desirable, alongside strong communication and coordination skills
- A current White Card, or the means to obtain it before site work
- A valid Australian driver licence, or the means to obtain one, and a willingness to travel between project sites across Western Australia
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