We’re currently seeking a Civil Engineering Technician (ANZSCO: 312212) to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented qualified who thrives in the field, enjoys technical problem‑solving, and is motivated by contributing to community recovery efforts.

About Us

Damage Control Project Management specialises in restoring essential public infrastructure impacted by natural disasters. We deliver end‑to‑end assessment, documentation, and project coordination for recovery programs across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct field inspections of civil infrastructure (roads, drainage, bridges, etc.) with a focus on flood and disaster impacts.

- Inspect and assess civil infrastructure, including roads, drainage structures, bridges and other public assets, to identify defects, quantify damage, determine asset condition and assist in defining appropriate repair and reconstruction requirements.

- Prepare detailed technical documentation, evidence records, and reports to support funding submissions and audits.

- Capture field data using vehicle‑mounted 360° cameras and action cameras (e.g., GoPro).

- Use GIS tools to map damage, validate inspection data, and support analysis and reporting.

- Process GPS‑tagged imagery and related data to support engineering assessments.

- Apply Python-based workflows for data processing and assist with image-based damage detection tools.

- Prepare comprehensive technical reports incorporating maps, imagery, and quantified data.

Essential Requirements

RCA Services is a specialist technical consultancy providing building, environmental and property investigation services throughout NSW and Australia.

Our work sits at the intersection of building science, civil and construction investigation, indoor environmental assessment and property remediation. We undertake technical investigations involving building materials, moisture, water damage, mould, soil and environmental conditions, contamination and property damage.

Due to continued development of our technical services, we are seeking a qualified Civil Engineering Technician to join our Sydney-based team.

The Role The Civil Engineering Technician will undertake field investigations, testing, technical data collection and reporting in support of building, civil, environmental and remediation projects.

The position combines civil engineering technician functions with practical building and environmental investigation work and will involve regular attendance at residential, commercial and institutional properties.

Key responsibilities will include

- undertaking site inspections and assisting with technical investigations of buildings, structures and affected materials;

- collecting, recording and analysing field data relevant to building condition, construction materials, moisture intrusion, water damage and environmental conditions;

- undertaking and assisting with field testing, measurements and sampling of building materials, soil and other materials where required;

- using moisture meters, thermal imaging equipment and other field instrumentation to identify moisture migration and potentially affected building materials;

- assisting with investigation of building defects, water ingress, moisture-related deterioration and material damage;