Job no: 494405
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Queensland
Categories: Engineering
Join a successful, award-winning civil contractor that’s been delivering essential infrastructure across Australia for over 35 years. Seymour Whyte offers the personal connection and agility of a Tier 2 contractor, the technical capability of a Tier 1, and the backing of VINCI – one of the world’s largest and most respected construction groups. It’s a unique combination that gives our employees and clients the best of three worlds.
With a strong reputation for solving complex engineering challenges, Seymour Whyte gives you the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects spanning roads and bridges, rail, airports, ports and marine, resources, renewables, water, and social infrastructure.
As a Design Engineer, you’ll contribute to the success of some of Australia’s most challenging and innovative infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of estimators, planners, delivery engineers, and designers to bring ideas to life, solve design issues, and drive quality outcomes that are practical, cost-effective, and buildable.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil), Civil Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification.
• RPEQ registration or Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience on civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural design processes.
• Confident working with a range of stakeholders including designers, construction teams and clients.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, scheduling software and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence.

• Coordinate design activities across tenders and live projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timeframes.
• Support the development and implementation of Design Management Plans.
• Collaborate with estimators, planners, and construction teams to integrate buildability, risk and methodology into design deliverables.
• Facilitate Safety in Design workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Review design documentation to ensure compliance, quality and alignment with scope and budget.
• Monitor and report on progress, identifying and managing design risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation of consultancy agreements and assist with managing design-related contracts and budgets.