Civil Engineer

Rarekind; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rarekind is seeking an Asset Engineer to join the Infrastructure team on a temporary basis, applying civil engineering knowledge to support asset management and planning for essential community infrastructure.

You will report to the Coordinator of Assets, assist with site inspections, data collection, cost estimates and documentation for capital works, and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Recently completed or in final stages of Civil Engineering degree.
• Understanding of civil infrastructure and asset management principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Good organisation skills and ability to manage own workload.
• Exposure to asset management or mapping software advantageous.
• Current NSW Class C driver’s licence.
• White Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing asset management activities and contributing to capital works planning.
• Inspecting infrastructure and collecting condition data.
• Reviewing data to support asset planning and budget priorities.
• Preparing cost estimates, specifications and documentation for capital works projects.
• Assisting with capital works planning, reports and handovers.
• Supporting development of asset management plans, frameworks and policies.
• Liaising with internal teams, contractors, utilities and external stakeholders.
• Providing technical advice for infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Skills

Civil engineering

Asset management

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Mapping software

NSW Class C driver's licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Asset management software

Mapping software

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to put your civil engineering knowledge into practice while gaining exposure to infrastructure planning and asset management?

We're working with a well-established local government organisation seeking an Asset Engineer to join their Infrastructure team on a temporary basis.

It's a varied opportunity, combining engineering, asset management, site inspections and project planning, with the chance to contribute to the ongoing management and development of essential community infrastructure.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator of Assets, you'll support the delivery of asset management activities and help plan future capital works programs across a range of infrastructure assets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing Section 138 applications and undertaking associated site inspections.
• Inspecting infrastructure and collecting condition and asset data.
• Reviewing and analysing data to support asset planning and budget priorities.
• Preparing cost estimates, specifications and documentation for capital works projects.
• Assisting with capital works planning, project briefs, reports and handovers.
• Supporting the development of asset management plans, frameworks and policies.
• Liaising with internal teams, contractors, utilities and external stakeholders.
• Providing technical advice and contributing to infrastructure improvement initiatives.

You and your alignment

You’ll ideally bring a background in civil engineering, with an interest in infrastructure, asset management and local government.

We’re keen to speak with people who have:

• Recently completed, or are in the latter stages of completing, a Civil Engineering degree.
• An understanding of civil infrastructure and asset management principles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Confidence using standard computer applications, with exposure to asset management or mapping software advantageous.
• A current NSW Class C driver's licence.

A White Card is also required.