Associate Engineer - Dams & Hydropower

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC seeks an experienced Associate Engineer - Dams & Hydropower to lead design on a major dam improvement project in Queensland, based on site in the Toowoomba region. This two-year contract requires on-site presence and close coordination with the alliance Design Partner and construction teams.

The role demands 12+ years’ relevant experience, a Civil/Geotechnical/Dams-related degree, and proven site supervision capabilities to guide design implementation and on-site decision-making.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience (embankment dam and related structures)
• Degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Dams, Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Previous site experience is essential

Responsibilities

• Review completed works for compliance with design intent and specs.
• Provide responses to design queries from Contractor with site and head office support.
• Collaborate with Contractor to ensure design is implemented on site.
• Assist Contractor in addressing construction methods where design considerations apply

Skills

Site leadership

Dam engineering

Geotechnical knowledge

Construction supervision

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Dams engineering degree

Job description

Two-year contract, Toowoomba Region, Queensland Significant Dam Improvement Project Attractive Salary/Benefits Negotiable About SMEC Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people. 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.

Infrastructure At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Engineer - Dams & Hydropower to act as Site Lead Design Engineer as the representative of the Design Partner of an alliance for the construction works of a significant dam improvement project in Queensland, based in the Toowoomba region. This will be minimum two-year contract and based on site. The construction includes embankment dam crest raising, free flow ogee spillway with chute and basin widening plus related works such as roads, diversion etc. This role will be supported by at least 3 construction phase supervision staff, providing coverage across key design aspects including structural, geotechnical, and geological considerations. In addition, the role will be further supported by the design discipline leads based in their respective home offices, who will also attend site on an ad-hoc basis as required.

• Reviewing completed works and confirming that they have been delivered in accordance with the design intent and technical specifications.
• Providing responses to design queries from the Contractor regarding design changes or site adaptations, with support from both the site team and the head office team.
• Working collaboratively with the Contractor to ensure the design is fully and correctly implemented on site.
• Supporting and assisting the Contractor in addressing construction methods and decisions where design considerations are involved.

You will possess:

• 12+ years’ experience in a relevant field of expertise (embankment dam and related structures, construction/design)
• A degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Dams, Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Previous site experience is essential

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!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world.

Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.