Our client specialises in Pavement Technology (Investigations, Testing, and Design), and Sub-Surface Utility Engineering (SUE Surveys). They have provided investigation and engineering consultancy services throughout Australia. They have a highly skilled and dedicated team that can provide a full range of pavement field investigations and pavement material testing using the latest technologies and industry standards. They also have a skilled engineering team that promotes sustainability and finds the best value for their clients and the community. They are opening to sponsoring suitable candidates from overseas with relevant qualifications and experience.

Role and responsibilities

• Scope Pavement Investigations to gather the required data to generate innovative outcomes
• Review data as it is generated for accuracy and correctness and if there are any issues, liaise with the Technical Services Manager to correct, raise Opportunities for Improvement and ensure actions are effective
• Review Visual Condition, FWD, Hi Pave GPR, Bore/Core Hole, CCTV and Utility Investigation data, determine causes of pavement failure and options to rehabilitate the pavement that are constructable.
• Carry out whole of life cost analysis for different design options including environmental benefits so that Clients have a sophisticated choice to make
• Organise post construction testing to assess if design criteria are being met
• Offer professional advice to Clients regarding their pavements and optimal ways to monitor, investigate and maintain desired condition
• Lead by example and mentor graduates in how to behave and perform as a Professional Engineer
• Maintain CPD and represent self and Durkin at industry events
• Liaising with Senior Laboratory Technician to ensure all sampling is traceable and completed as per the relevant test methods

Skills & experience

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven ability to design pavements and liaise with clients
• Like a professional work environment, accountability, clarity of tasks and duties, and delivering high quality services
• The ability to mentor and train graduate engineers
• Be resilient, and exhibit positivity at all times
• Supervise the quality aspects of Pavement Construction on site
• A Degree in Civil Engineering
• Membership of Engineers Australia for Pavement Engineers (or the ability to attain it)
• 5-year post graduate experience in Pavement Design
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in pavement design is required for this position.
• Expertise in CIRCLY, Processing and Back Calculation of FWD data, interpretation of Bore/Core/DCP data as per Australian Pavement Design Guide highly desirable for Pavement Engineers
• Familiarity with all Specifications/test methods associated with gathering data/samples on site and in the laboratory
• Ability to write clear, accurate and well structured factual or Pavement Rehabilitation Reports for Pavement Engineers
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• A current NSW C-Class drivers licence
• A current Australian C-Class driving licence is required, with interstate licences accepted.
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Client Focus
• Highly regarded skills will include (we can train in this regard):
• Familiarity with NATA rules and regulations
• Ability to review GPR Pavement layer data and determine pavement layers, voids, delamination, stripping of bitumen, high levels of moisture
• Leadership ability

Benefits

• Salary $120,000-$140,000 DOE
• Professional Development
• Sponsorship available
• Flexible working conditions such as work from home or 4 day working week.

What’s next

If you are interested or would like to hear more information on this role, please apply through the link on our website.

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