Design & Estimating Engineer

Keller; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Competitive salary and benefits

Parental leave

Flexible working

Promoting from within

Job summary

Keller Australia, based in Macquarie Park, NSW, seeks a Design & Estimating Engineer to support tendering, design and delivery of foundation projects. You will work across concept design, cost estimation and commercial proposals, interfacing with clients and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have a civil/geotechnical background with 5–10 years' experience and a strong understanding of geotechnical systems, along with site and CAD delivery. Flexible working and career progression offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in design and estimating within geotechnical, piling or foundation engineering.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical and foundation systems.
• Experience preparing engineering designs and cost estimates.
• Commercial awareness and contractual understanding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare concept and detailed designs for piling and foundation solutions.
• Develop estimates, tender submissions and technical proposals.
• Assess tender documentation and project specifications.
• Produce and review engineering calculations and CAD drawings.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and internal project teams.
• Conduct site inspections, pile testing and provide technical support during construction.
• Assist with reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Design & Estimating

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About Keller Australia

Keller Australia is Australia's leader in geotechnical solutions and part of Keller, the world's largest geotechnical engineering contractor. For over 60 years, we have delivered industry-leading foundation and ground improvement solutions across the building, construction, infrastructure and mining sectors.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Design & Estimating Engineer to join our team based in our Macquarie Park, NSW office.

Working closely with our Design, Estimating and Project Delivery teams, you will provide technical support throughout the tendering, design and delivery phases of foundation and ground engineering projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both technical design and commercial estimating, while seeing projects progress from concept through to construction.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare concept and detailed designs for piling and foundation solutions
• Develop estimates, tender submissions and technical proposals
• Assess tender documentation and project specifications
• Produce and review engineering calculations and CAD drawings
• Liaise with clients, consultants and internal project teams
• Conduct site inspections, pile testing and provide technical support during construction
• Assist with reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

• Degree qualified in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• 5-10 years experience in design and estimating within geotechnical, piling or foundation engineering
• Strong understanding of geotechnical and foundation systems
• Experience in preparing engineering designs and cost estimates
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of contractual requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to split your time between the office and project sites

Why work with us

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Above-industry paid parental leave
• Flexible working arrangements, including one day working from home per week
• A strong commitment to promoting from within

Keller Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.