Senior Civil Design Engineer

Davis Ogilvie and Partners Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Christchurch is looking for a Senior Civil Design Engineer. You will contribute to holistic design solutions and lead small to mid-size projects. The role requires a Sydney Accord engineering qualification and expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D. Enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development and a vibrant team culture.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Active social club and off-site activities

Qualifications

• Experience in land development and project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information and data for project planning.
• Develop designs and provide documentation.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

Infrastructure design

Technical reporting

Education

Sydney Accord engineering tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to join us? We're looking for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join our team in Christchurch. Your purpose as part of our team of experienced engineers and technicians is to contribute to developing holistic design solutions for our clients across the South Island.

Who you are

You will have a Sydney Accord engineering tertiary qualification and highly developed Autodesk Civil 3D and technical reporting skills with experience in infrastructure design and/or land development. As project lead on small to mid-size projects you will work in a team and communicate ideas with clients and colleagues.

Your daily adventures will include

• Obtaining information and data
• Making decisions and solving problems
• Communicating within and outside the organisation
• Developing designs and providing documentation
• Contract administration
• Learning and using technical knowledge
• Coordinating the work and activities of others
• Inspecting project sites to monitor progress
• Researching new technologies and optimising software

What we offer

We will invest in your professional development to keep up to date on new and exciting technologies and opportunities. You will work within an inclusive, supportive and flexible work environment that will give you the opportunity for internal networking across disciplines and offices. A key point of difference will be your involvement in the whole project lifespan, including client contact, design, tendering, and construction observation building up your experience in complex multi-disciplinary projects.

Why you will love it here

DO has a unique team spirit and culture, that comes from our non-hierarchical structure. Our leadership model is leaders as coaches with our Principals and Directors working with you in our open plan office. We have heaps of fun with an active social club and plenty of off-site activities including annual Mount Hutt ski days.

What we care about

We care about the environment and the communities where we live and work and supporting them is important to us. We do this by giving hands on help, raising awareness and money for causes that make a difference in New Zealanders’ lives.