Civil Engineering Technician
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Engineering · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $90,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Accurate drawings and reliable site evidence are equally important in this Civil Engineering Technician role in Perth, WA, Australia. Supporting a Civil Engineer, you will work across earthworks and site development for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Permanent full-time employment involves Monday to Friday working, 8-hour shifts and a salary of $80,000 - $90,000 per year.
Office tasks use AutoCAD and Civil 3D, while regular site visits cover measurements, material tests, inspections and quality checks. Work must meet approved designs, Australian Standards, project specifications and WHS requirements. Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa sponsorship may be available to suitably qualified applicants who meet the relevant immigration requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to help Civil Engineers develop, interpret and amend plans and detailed drawings covering drainage, trenches, excavations, earthworks and site preparation.
- Keep drawing registers current, prepare as-built drawings and update the associated technical documents.
- Gather site readings for drainage gradients, earthworks profiles, excavation dimensions and ground levels. Compare the measurements and survey findings against the approved design documents and specifications, submitting differences to the Civil Engineer.
- Assist with arranging and performing laboratory and field testing on soil and other materials, including analysis of the findings.
- Inspect drainage, trenches, excavations and earthworks and record any non-conformance. Monitor drainage work, soil placement, compaction, filling and backfilling for compliance with engineering requirements.
- Work out and check material, cut-and-fill and earthworks quantities. Produce tabulations, quantity schedules and tender documents, and assist with estimating material and labour quantities and costs.
- Bring test results and field information together in technical reports, compliance records and checklists. Maintain accurate evidence for handover, verification and quality control.
- Assess subcontractors’ submissions, drawings and method statements against the approved specifications and drawings.
- Keep supervisors, machinery operators, surveyors and subcontractors informed of technical site matters, identifying and reporting conditions and issues that could affect compliance or quality.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Construction, Building Engineering Technology or a related discipline; other qualifications with substantial relevant experience may be considered.
- Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in civil engineering technical support, earthworks, site preparation, drainage or civil construction.
- Know the relevant Australian Standards in practice, including AS 3798 and the relevant parts of the AS 1289 series.
- Demonstrate practical competency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; MS Project is desirable.
- Be able to interpret drawings and specifications, take site measurements and assist with quantity calculations.
- Understand technical inspections, construction quality control and reporting of non-conformances.
- Have strong skills in communication and coordination.
- Hold a current White Card or be able to obtain it before site work begins.
- Hold a valid Australian driver licence or be able to obtain one, and be willing to travel between project sites across Western Australia.
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