Technical Interface Engineer for Underground Civil Works

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WeBuild is seeking a Technical Interface Engineer for Underground Civil Works to coordinate the interface between hydromechanical, electromechanical and civil teams, ensuring safety, constructability and compliance for permanent and temporary works.

You will lead the preparation of technical documentation, design reviews, and construction methodologies while coordinating with design, planning, quality and subcontractors to meet project requirements and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or related discipline.
• White Card (construction site safety).
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical documentation by gathering, analysing, summarising information.
• Prepare documentation such as construction method statements, material approvals, scope of works, technical evaluations, design change requests, RFIs, sketches, calculations and reports.
• Liaise with other departments to develop and ensure deliverables are accurate and complete.

Skills

Underground engineering

Concrete works

Tunnelling methods

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

AutoCAD 2D reading

Education

Civil engineering degree

White Card

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Technical Interface Engineer for Underground Civil Works

The Technical Office Engineer works closely with the Senior Technical Office Engineer and a multidisciplinary engineering team to ensure the feasibility, safety, constructability, and compliance of both permanent and temporary works associated with underground construction activities. A key aspect of the role is acting as the technical interface between the Hydromechanical and Electromechanical subcontractors and the Civil Works Department, ensuring effective coordination of design, procurement, installation, and construction activities.

The role is responsible for coordinating and leading the preparation of technical documentation, engineering deliverables, construction methodologies, and design reviews, while liaising with construction, design, planning, quality, and subcontractor teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements, applicable standards, contractual obligations, and construction objectives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or related discipline
• White Card

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in an engineering role
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Demonstrated experience coordinating engineering activities across design and construction teams - preferred
• Strong technical understanding of underground, concrete works, and tunnelling methods and best practices
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency in the use of AutoCAD 2D to read drawings
• Well-developed time management skills
• Adept to prioritising tasks under pressure and delivering quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective problem-solving capabilities
• Strong initiative and proactive nature
• High attention to detail
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical documentation by gathering, analysing, simplifying, summarising, and providing information.
• Prepare documentation such as:
  • Construction method statements,
  • Material approval requests,
  • Scope of works,
  • Technical evaluations,
  • Design change requests,
  • Requests for information,
  • Sketches,
  • Calculations and reports,
  • Risk assessment,
  • Temporary Works design.
• Liaise with other departments for the development of the above-mentioned documents.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables.