Civil Engineering Technician
Visa sponsorship
Engineering · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $90,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A Civil Engineering Technician is needed to support the Civil Engineer at a growing earthmoving and civil construction company in Western Australia, which specialises in earthworks, site preparation and civil projects for residential, commercial and industrial developments, with several earthworks and site-development projects running at once.
The post is permanent and full-time, working Monday to Friday in 8-hour shifts. Your time divides between desk-based drafting and documentation using AutoCAD and Civil 3D and visits to site, where you take field measurements and carry out material testing, technical inspections and quality checks against approved designs, Australian Standards, project specifications and WHS requirements.
Where applicants are suitably qualified and meet the relevant immigration requirements, sponsorship may be available through the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa program.
Tanzanian technicians can show software, site testing and inspection work on the CV and have Build AI CV lay out an engineering technician CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and revise drawings and documentation in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for drainage, trenching, excavation, site preparation and earthworks, keeping as-built records current
- Measure, test and inspect on site, compare findings with approved designs and specifications, document non-conformances and report discrepancies to the Civil Engineer
- Prepare schedules, tender documents, reports and compliance records, calculate and verify quantities and costs, and review what subcontractors submit
- Inform supervisors, operators, subcontractors and surveyors on technical matters, maintain accurate technical records and flag site issues that may affect quality or compliance
Requirements & Eligibility
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Construction, Building Engineering Technology or a related discipline (a different qualification may be considered where substantial relevant experience backs it up), plus a minimum of 2 years across drainage, civil construction, site preparation, earthworks or civil engineering technical support
- Knowledge of the Australian Standards that apply, such as AS 3798 and the relevant parts of the AS 1289 series, and hands-on skill with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Can read drawings and specifications, measure on site and help with quantities, and understands technical inspections, construction quality control and non-conformance reporting
- Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel and Word; MS Project desirable
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- White Card that is current (or obtainable before site work); valid Australian driver licence (or the ability to obtain one), and willing to travel between project sites across Western Australia
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Visa guide: Australia 482 Visa Guide, Written for Tanzania