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Senior Civil Designer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Advanced Diploma
  • 7+ years of experience working with an engineering design consultancy
  • Proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of relevant Australian design standards and local regulations

Requirements:

  • Design, coordinate and lead the delivery of Water Infrastructure projects locally and nationally using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
  • Contribute to the delivery of major capital projects and facility upgrades within the water sector, supporting local and ANZ-wide initiatives
  • Ensure analysis and design tasks meet appropriate technical standards and client/SMEC requirements
  • Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness, and coordination of deliverables

Job description

  • Industry leading, global engineering consultancy
  • Secure, long-term pipeline of work
  • Flexible working conditions with genuine career growth opportunities

About SMEC


SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.
 

With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.
 

The Role


Our Water Infrastructure team is looking for a talented Senior Civil Designer to design, coordinate and take the lead on project delivery for various Water Infrastructure projects both locally and nationally. 

As a key member of our multidisciplinary water team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of major capital projects and facility upgrades that support both local and ANZ-wide initiatives. Our team works across the full water cycle, delivering impactful projects such as:

  • Major pipelines
  • Large pumping stations
  • Advanced water, wastewater, and recycling treatment plants

With a minimum of 7 years' experience in a hands-on capacity, you will play a key role in:
 

  • Concept design and delivery of water infrastructure projects using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
  • Ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC
  • Build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally and contribute to effective client relationship management
  • Proactively collaborating with team members, contributors, and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness, and co-ordination of project deliverables

About You
 

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Advanced Diploma
  • 7+ years industry experience working with an engineering design consultancy
  • Proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
  • Water infrastructure project experience (desirable)
  • Knowledge of relevant Australian design standards and local regulations
  • Relevant working rights

What we offer:

  • Flexible/work from home (WFH) options
  • Dynamic career pathways and “SMEC” Adventures
  • Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders
  • Mentoring by industry leaders
  • Tertiary Education Assistance
  • Purchased additional annual leave
  • Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Active social club and events

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Helen Kruimel - Helen.Kruimel@smec.com

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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