Civil Engineering Technician
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Engineering · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $90,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Drafting at a desk is only part of this Perth Civil Engineering Technician position. You will also collect measurements, examine materials and inspect active sites, supplying the Civil Engineer with the information needed to review earthmoving and development work. The contractor serves residential, commercial and industrial construction.
The appointment is permanent, working full-time from Monday to Friday on 8-hour shifts. Drawings use AutoCAD and Civil 3D; inspections and documentation must meet the applicable Australian Standards, designs, specifications and WHS requirements. Suitably qualified applicants meeting immigration requirements may have access to Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Use Civil 3D and AutoCAD to develop and revise the Civil Engineer's drawing details, covering drainage, trenching, excavation, site preparation and earthworks
- Maintain the register of drawings, update as-built information and organise technical documentation
- Collect survey information on site: measure drainage gradients, profiles of earthworks, excavation dimensions and ground levels
- Flag differences between site or survey measurements and the approved specifications and plans for review by the Civil Engineer
- Assist with organising soil and other material tests, both laboratory and field-based, and analyse the findings
- Inspect drainage and trenching as well as excavation and earthworks, recording non-conforming work
- Check drainage installation and the placing, filling, backfilling and compaction of soil against engineering requirements
- Verify material volumes, cut-and-fill calculations and earthworks quantities; prepare tabulations, schedules and tender documents and assist with labour and material cost and quantity estimates
- Produce compliance records, checklists and technical reports from field information and testing results
- Compare subcontractors' method statements, submissions and drawings with the approved specifications and drawings
- Brief operators of machinery, supervisors, surveyors and subcontractors on technical site matters
- Maintain records supporting handover, quality control and verification, and report technical issues or ground conditions that could compromise compliance or quality
Requirements & Eligibility
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Construction, Building Engineering Technology or a related discipline; substantial relevant experience with other qualifications may be considered
- Minimum 2 years supporting civil engineering, civil construction, drainage, site preparation or earthworks
- Working knowledge of Australian Standards that apply to the work, including AS 3798 and the relevant parts of the AS 1289 series
- Practical competency using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Able to read specifications and drawings, measure sites and assist quantity calculations, with an understanding of construction quality control, technical inspection and reporting non-conformances
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel; MS Project desirable
- Strong skills in communication and coordinating work
- A current White Card, or ability to obtain it before working on site
- A valid Australian driver licence, or ability to obtain one, and willingness to travel across Western Australia between project sites
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