Lead Civil Designer - Mining & Metals at Bechtel
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 25

Experience

8 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Graphic Arts, Design, Design Engineering, Engineering Drawings

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

JOB SUMMARY

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review civil engineering design work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for a project. You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and review key electrical drawings, calculations, and bid summaries. You will solve complex technical issues and ensure civil designs comply with all regulations, specifications and standards.
“This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • Previous work experience in design engineering, science or other relevant types of engineering in mining facilities, bulk-material handling facilities, mineral processing facilities or other large scale industrial plants.
  • Extensive experience undertaking design and drafting using MicroStation and OpenRoads software.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawings, graphic arts, reading of drawings, and reproduction methods used by the discipline.
  • Experience with multi discipline interface management and global 3D model oversight.
  • Expertise in reading, interpreting and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups.
  • Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to design responsibilities.
  • Experience in design and drafting, including demonstrated expertise in a lead role or recognized courses in the directing of personnel.
    Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant.
Responsibilities
  • Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews design work within a small-size civil design work group on projects of medium size or assignments in support of global business unit.
  • Produces model, drawings (including drafting) and documentation in accordance with established design standards for civil works i.e. earthwork, road and drainage structures.
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of civil design estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly.
  • Reviews and checks civil engineering sketches and drawings from designers and drafters.
  • Ensures civil designs comply with all applicable installation codes, design guides, regulations, and standards.
  • Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of civil engineers, designers and drafters.
  • Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management.
  • Coordinates assigned civil design work with other project groups.
  • Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work.
  • Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers).
  • Develops Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices.
  • Mentors civil designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development.
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