Associate Civil Engineer

Xavier Knight Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Growth pathways

Professional training

Flexible working

CBD location near Town Hall

Wellbeing perks

Blood donation leave

Parental leave

Team culture

Job summary

Xavier Knight Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer at Senior/Associate level to work on high-profile, urban development projects across sectors. You will lead design tasks, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver practical solutions.

We offer pathways for growth, professional training, flexible working options including work from home, a central CBD location near Town Hall, and a supportive culture that values

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (MIEAust or FIEAust).
Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or working towards.
6–8 years of engineering design experience in consultancy.

Skills

Ambitious engineer

Civil design experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (MIEAust or FIEAust)

Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or working towards

6-8 years of engineering design experience

Tools

Civil 3D

12D

DRAINS

XP-RAFTS

MUSIC

HEC-RAS

AutoTURN

CIRCLY

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Xavier Knight is one of Sydney’s fastest growing engineering consultancy firms in Sydney. Due to continued growth, success and project wins, we are looking for a new team member to join XK. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to join an established boutique consultancy and gain project experience with Tier 1 clients, ranging from complex high-rise structures to smaller projects across a wide range of sectors.

You will be at the heart of a dedicated team of industry experts who value collaboration and knowledge sharing. As a valued member of our team, we will help you meet your goals, value your ideas, creativity, and innovation.

Our values are at the heart of what makes us different.

People Centric – We have a fun and flexible team culture
Excellence – We are at the forefront of engineering excellence, committed to achieving the best outcomes
Curiosity - We celebrate innovation and encourage ourselves to think like there is no box
Stewardship - We take on our clients’ projects as if they were our own, delivering practical and well-balanced solutions

Join Us at XK

At XK, people come first. Our team is the driving force behind the progressive, proactive company we’ve built, and we’re proud of the diverse and inclusive workplace we create together.

A career with us means contributing to complex, high-profile projects while being supported to grow, personally and professionally. We’ll invest in your development so that you can deliver your best work and take your career to the next level.

We also know there’s no “one size fits all.” Just as every project is unique, so is every person. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits to support both your career goals and your life outside work:

Pathways for growth and career progression
Professional and technical training with industry leaders
Flexible working options, including start/finish times and work from home
Central CBD location, just a 2-minute walk from Town Hall Station
Wellbeing perks like vaccinations, sporting activities, and more
Paid leave for blood donation
Parental leave and family-friendly policies
A fun, flexible, and supportive team culture

Job Description

As an experienced Civil Engineer at a Senior /Associate level, you have a demonstrated experience in the following:

Excellent knowledge of Australian Building Codes and Standards, and their application
Experience in development value management and value engineering concepts
Experience producing technical reports and developing concepts that add value to a project
Software including Civil 3D or 12D software, and other relevant software including DRAINS, XP-RAFTS, MUSIC, HEC-RAS, Swept Path Analysis (e.g. AutoTURN), CIRCLY, AutoCAD and Revit
Experience in civil design works for urban development including buildings projects, subdivision, roads, pavements and public domain areas
Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, water quality modelling, design of minor and major drainage systems, design of OSD systems and WSUD strategy development
Capacity to lead, train and mentor junior engineers across technical and project delivery aspects;
High Level of interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills, with an ability to negotiate and influence outcomes

Join Us at XK

At XK, people come first. Our team is the driving force behind the progressive, proactive company we’ve built, and we’re proud of the diverse and inclusive workplace we create together.

Pathways for growth and career progression
Professional and technical training with industry leaders
Flexible working options, including start/finish times and work from home
Central CBD location, just a 2-minute walk from Town Hall Station
Wellbeing perks like vaccinations, sporting activities, and more
Paid leave for blood donation
Parental leave and family-friendly policies
A fun, flexible, and supportive team culture

Desired Skills and Experience

ABOUT YOU

Ambitious with great energy and passion for civil engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (MIEAust or FIEAust)
Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or working towards
DBPA Professional Engineer & Design Practitioner Registration (preferred)
6-8 years of engineering design experience within an engineering consultancy
Driven to develop yourself to be a future leader at XK
Love to engage with others to build positive and long-lasting relationships
Committed to continually add value by raising the performance of your work and the work of others around you.