Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

We have worked with more than 35 local governments and in 50-plus regional towns covering much of regional and remote Western Australia.

We know the terrain, we have the people, and we deliver the requirements that help local government and private sector businesses succeed.

We are looking for a Project Engineerto join the Greenfield team.

Responsible for completing various technical and engineering-related tasks relating to road and civil engineering scopes of work. Preparing and contributing to engineering deliverables including client memos, reports, funding submissions, technical assessments, and client advice.

Participate in the coordination of scopes of work for road and civil-related projects in various stages of the project lifecycle, and implementation of civil engineering technical knowledge and experience to Client projects.

Use and implement the Company integrated management system procedures and policies for quality, health, safety, and environment in the delivery of project works.

There are no direct reports. Staff indirectly supervised may include Civil Engineers, Project Administrators, and/or Site Inspectors.

Civil Engineering

• Reviews and critiques engineering data, deliverables, documentation, and other information as required for the job.
• Identifies, reviews, and proposes practical engineering solutions meeting client needs.
• Identifies technical and engineering resources needed to complete jobs and where necessary, seeks to leverage existing resources to deliver works.
• Plans, designs, or carries out projects or tasks with limited or partial information, objectives and/or outcomes demonstrating sound engineering and project management judgement.
• Knowledge of key road engineering deliverables and the selection of the correct deliverables to meet project objectives.
• Evaluates and critiques proposed solutions from an engineering perspective and considers risks associated with engineered solutions.
• Prepares, reviews, and contributes to technical reports and other documentation to a high standard with limited supervision.
• Contributes to providing clients with specialist technical advice and consulting services in civil and road engineering.
• Uses and applies appropriate implementation strategies, tools, and technologies.
• Provides technical assistance, support, and mentoring to others within the business as required.
• Establishes priorities to meet engineering and technical deadlines.

Project Management

• Plans, designs, or carries out projects or tasks without well-defined objectives and outcomes.
• Uses and applies appropriate implementation strategies, tools, and technologies.
• Adapts to changing work priorities and workplace practices.
• Uses a range of assessment techniques and standard project management practices to monitor the success of a project or task including setting project milestones.
• Establishes priorities in consultation with supervisor to meet deadlines.
• Modifies project work plans as appropriate and communicates those changes to the team to ensure the project is not derailed.
• Provides ongoing project updates regarding progress to keep others informed of status and outstanding issues.
• Monitors and manages project budgets and cash flow and takes action to address deviations from planned expenditure.
• Identifies potential variations and assesses these in the context of the project, organisation, and other contexts.

Leadership

• Identifies business needs and contributes technical engineering mentoring and advice to colleagues as required.
• Builds team commitment by demonstrating personal conviction and motivates others to deliver against goals.
• Supports individuals and the team, delegating responsibilities appropriately and consistent with business objectives.

Finance

• Develop, track, and assess project schedules and budgets.
• Identify areas requiring attention or action and promptly propose effective action/s to correct the financial performance to the Project Engineering Lead

Stakeholder Engagement

• Contribute to stakeholder engagement on specific projects.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and professional project reports and updates for key stakeholders as required
• Participate in the management of contractors and subcontractors in accordance with contractual documentation.
• Identify and address stakeholder concerns in a professional and considered manner.

• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or equivalent
• Minimum three years’ experience as a Civil Engineer in a related industry
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management/Business Administration/Commerce (at a minimum, experience in a similar capacity is required)
• Membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia
• Working knowledge of key software packages (AutoCAD, 12d)
• Visual Road Condition Assessment knowledge and experience
• Road asset management systems experience…