Civil/Site Engineer

PDA Surveyors, Engineers & Planners (PDA) are looking to recruit our next experienced Civil/Site Engineer for  our Hobart head office!

Are you looking for the best of both worlds? PDA is looking for someone that wants to enjoy the technical aspects of civil design but still want to be the boots on the ground!

We are looking for a candidate who is looking for a good mix of workload working between both of our civil design and project management/site engineer teams.

About Us

PDA is a Tasmania owned, statewide, multi-disciplinary company of land and engineering Surveyors, Civil  Engineers and Town Planners operating for over 70 years.

PDA provides a comprehensive surveying service for a wide range of projects, including full-service land  development from planning right through to construction.

We operate at the forefront of our industry and are highly sought after for our expertise and the high level of service we are able to offer our clients around the state. Operating out of six offices statewide, we are a constantly growing and developing company and always welcome skilled candidates to enquire.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is a team player and enjoys the challenge of working in a fast-paced yet  supportive, flexible, working environment, delivering work of exceptional quality.

About You

• Qualification in Civil Engineering or 3-4+ years of relevant experience

• Working towards or hold CPEng status with Engineers Australia

• Experience in planning, design and delivery of civil projects

• Ability to review design drawings and provide guidance on plan design

• Working knowledge of Austroads, Australian Standards and local/service authority design standards

• Experience using Civil Site Design or similar design software

• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and build strong client relationships

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Role

The positions responsibilities are including but not limited to are:

• Carry out and supervise engineering design and preparation of drawings and documentation, consisting mainly of; roads, sewerage, water supply and storm water drainage for both residential  subdivisions and council infrastructure projects within Tasmania.

• Report to and assist/advise the supervising directors and senior staff, with regard to all aspects of civil 

  engineering undertaken by the firm throughout the state, including tendering, design documentation and 

  project supervision.

• Contract preparation and administration, including; tender preparation, site meetings, site inspections, 

  instructions/advice to contractors, clients and directors, recommendation regarding contract variations and 

  claims, calculation of value of completed works, etc.

• Monitor project plans to ensure objectives are being satisfied and provide timely advice to the Manager on 

  any anticipated delays affecting project commitments.

• Review all design documentation prepared and ensure that it is correct, suitable for construction and in accordance with all relevant standards and legislation and complies with all the requirements of the Quality System Management Systems (QMS)

• Effectively liaise with external authorities and staff regarding engineering matters and deliverables to deliver 

  positive outcomes

• Undertake inspections of construction works to confirm compliance with design documentation.

• Ensure prompt and courteous responses to all enquiries and correspondence from Clients

• Maintain knowledge of policies and current best practice in engineering project management

• Participate and contribute to team-based activities that may include; project planning, support and  quality improvement projects

• Assist in the tender and quoting process for potential new projects

Why join PDA?

We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, flexible working arrangements, friendly office environment and culture

We are proud to provide and support further education and professional development opportunities to all staff,  regardless of level or position and have an inhouse maternity and paternity leave program for families.

We strive for job satisfaction and work with each employee and their individual needs.

We have a dedicated inhouse civil engineering team who work in each area of; design, stormwater, and project management.

Apply by submitting your resume together with a covering letter. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.