Impact-Driven Civil Project Engineer – Queensland

North West Queensland; Georgetown; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Etheridge Shire Council is hiring a Project Engineer (Civil Engineer) to manage and deliver engineering projects across the Etheridge Shire in Queensland. You will collect road data, inspect grids, maintain QA programs, assist with grants, prepare quantities and costs, and ensure compliance with the dam regulator.

Essential criteria include a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent, 3+ years in a similar role, asset management experience, a White Card, and a current C-class licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or demonstrated qualifications and experience in asset management, GIS and project management.
• Minimum 3 years full-time relevant experience as a Project Engineer, Civil Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience with administration of a major asset management system within a highly regulated industry.
• Current C‑class drivers’ licence.
• Current Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
• Experience with supervision, training and performance management of staff.
• Knowledge of general engineering techniques including construction and maintenance procedures and practices.
• Sound knowledge of WH&S legislation, Codes of Practice, Acts and Standards applicable to Engineering and Local Government.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of engineering projects within the Shire.
• Assist in the completion of grant applications, reporting and close out of grants.
• Implementation and maintenance of Council’s Quality Assurance system.
• Undertake minor design work.
• Preparation of technical reports as required.
• Collect and compile data required for design projects.
• Assist in preparation and submission of claims for construction and maintenance work.
• Identify road assets to be remediated as part of ESC’s 10-year capital works programme; determining the extent of works, impacts on other infrastructure, technical requirements and prioritisation criteria to develop project scopes.
• Identify the expected cost of individual road asset renewal projects and any potential new & upgrade components.
• Undertake the development of tender documents for Engineering Works in conjunction with the Director of Engineering Services.
• Work Health and Safety
• Project Delivery & Management - Coordinate investigations, surveys, design, estimation, schedules and documentation of projects within areas of delegated responsibility.
• Prepare quantity and cost estimates for work undertaken.
• Assist in the preparation of yearly budget submissions
• Comply with Council’s Purchasing Policy.
• Commitment to Council’s Corporate Plan, Policies and Local Laws.
• Conduct all business transactions in an ethical and professional manner.
• Provision of Quality Customer Service.

Skills

Project management

GIS knowledge

Asset management

Stakeholder communication

Road data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Project management software

Job description

Etheridge Shire Council is hiring a Project Engineer (Civil Engineer) to manage and deliver engineering projects across the Etheridge Shire in Queensland. You will collect road data, inspect grids, maintain QA programs, assist with grants, prepare quantities and costs, and ensure compliance with the dam regulator.

Essential criteria include a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent, 3+ years in a similar role, asset management experience, a White Card, and a current C-class licence.