Spatial Data Officer

Durkin Construction; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal growth

Professional development

Pursuit of innovation

Job summary

Durkin Construction in New South Wales seeks a Spatial Data Officer for our Geospatial team. You will turn survey and utility data collected on site into accurate plans, models, and client deliverables.

If you have a tertiary degree in Surveying or GIS and experience with AutoCAD or 12d, you will fit in. We offer training, flexible work arrangements, and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Surveying, GIS, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with AutoCAD, 12d, survey data processing, utility mapping or point clouds will be well regarded.
• Full working rights in Australia are required.

Responsibilities

• Check data carefully and identify information that needs clarification.
• Manage your work to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with field staff, project teams, clients and authorities.
• Follow our quality, safety and environmental procedures.
• Reviewing Before You Dig Australia plans, as-built drawings and other project information to prepare master plans and base maps.
• Checking field sketches and survey data before preparing drawings and reports.
• Producing utility plans, pit mapping, pothole records and photo reports.
• Processing utility, drainage, topographic and overhead survey data in 12d and AutoCAD to create 2D plans and 3D models.
• Processing laser scan point clouds and combining them with other spatial data.
• Assisting with permit documentation and improving team procedures.

Skills

AutoCAD

12d

survey data processing

utility mapping

point clouds

Education

Tertiary degree in Surveying, GIS, or relevant engineering

Job description

Durkin specialises in Subsurface Utility Investigation (SUI Surveys) and Pavement Technology (Investigations, Testing, and Design).

Based in New South Wales, Durkin has provided Utility Investigation, Pavement investigation and engineering consultancy services throughout Australia. Currently we have a need for Spatial Data Officer in our Utility Survey and Pavement Investigation Departments.

Our Vision

We strive to give our clients greater certainty about existing infrastructure and site conditions. Through accurate utility surveying and geospatial data, we help them plan and deliver projects with confidence.

Our skilled team collects, checks and processes survey information to produce clear plans, 3D models and reports. Using industry-standard technology, we turn complex site data into practical information for our clients.

Our Core values are Innovation, Integrity, and Respect.

For more details on the services we offer please see our website - durkin.au

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Spatial Data Officer to join our Geospatial team. You will turn survey and utility data collected on site into accurate plans, models, reports and client deliverables.

We welcome applicants developing their skills as well as those with relevant experience. Attention to detail, sound judgement and a willingness to learn are essential.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Check data carefully and identify information that needs clarification.
• Manage your work to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with field staff, project teams, clients and authorities.
• Follow our quality, safety and environmental procedures.

Job Tasks

Depending on your experience, your work will include:

• Reviewing Before You Dig Australia plans, as-built drawings and other project information to prepare master plans and base maps.
• Checking field sketches and survey data before preparing drawings and reports.
• Producing utility plans, pit mapping, pothole records and photo reports.
• Processing utility, drainage, topographic and overhead survey data in 12d and AutoCAD to create 2D plans and 3D models.
• Processing laser scan point clouds and combining them with other spatial data.
• Assisting with permit documentation and improving team procedures.
• Have high level of attention to detail and critical thinking capabilities for rationalising spatial data
• Flexibility with work hours to meet project delivery deadlines

Desired Requirements

• Tertiary degree in Surveying, GIS, or a relevant engineering discipline (Civil Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Experience with AutoCAD, 12d, survey data processing, utility mapping or point clouds will be well regarded.
• Training can be provided for applicants with the right aptitude.
• Full working rights in Australia are required.

At Durkin we promote the growth and development of all our employees.

• Personal Growth - We respect our employees free time and want all our employees to have a good work life balance. In addition to statutory annual leave, time in lieu can be earned for additional days off, and we provide six weeks of long service leave every five years of continuous service. We allow for flexible work arrangements such as work from home or four day working weeks. Mutual benefit is the key outcome. Durkin is a family company and no one is just a number at any level.
• Professional Development – At Durkin you will be trained by the best in each of our service areas. We provide for and encourage professional memberships and CPD for our employees. We regularly attend industry events and support upskilling of all our employees. There are no constraints on career advancement for individuals who demonstrate honesty and integrity and have the required drive and talent.
• Pursuit of Innovation – At Durkin we encourage and reward innovative ideas at all levels. We continually strive to improve our services through new technology and new methods of doing work. We strive to be the leaders in the industry.