Civil Engineering Technician

Location: Gatton, QLD

Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 p.a.

Work Type: Full Time

Classification: Civil/Structural Engineering (Engineering)

Civil Engineering Technician

Are you ready to apply your technical skills and practical problem-solving abilities to the design, documentation, and delivery of steel structures across regional Queensland?

Lockyer Sheds is a leading designer and builder of custom steel sheds, garages, rural buildings, and light industrial structures across the Lockyer Valley and beyond. Our commitment to accuracy, structural integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction continues to set us apart.

We are now seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our expanding team and provide technical support across the design, documentation, fabrication, and construction stages of our projects.

About Us

At Lockyer Sheds, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, tailored steel structures for clients across residential, rural, and industrial sectors. Our experienced team manages projects from concept and design through to council approvals, fabrication, and installation.

As our projects become increasingly customised and technically complex, we are investing in the right people to support our engineering and construction processes, maintain technical standards, and improve project efficiency.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, regionally based company where your technical knowledge will contribute directly to the successful delivery of a diverse range of steel construction projects.

About the Role

As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will provide technical and engineering support across the preparation, development, and documentation of steel structure projects, including sheds, rural buildings, garages, granny flats, and habitable steel-frame structures.

Working closely with engineers, project managers, site supervisors, and fabrication staff, you will assist with technical drawings, site plans, construction documentation, and the review of site conditions and engineering requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As part of this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and maintain 2D and 3D CAD drawings, site plans, and construction documentation for steel structures.
• Assist with civil and structural design documentation, engineering drawings, specifications, and site information.
• Conduct site inspections and technical assessments, review site measurements and conditions, and update drawings to reflect engineering and project requirements.
• Generate machine-ready Scottsdale software files for in-house roll-form manufacturing custom steel stud frames
• Prepare workshop and fabrication documentation, including machine-ready files for custom steel stud frames.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers, site supervisors, and fabrication staff to resolve technical issues.
• Review documentation for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with relevant requirements.
• Assist with quoting, project planning, council documentation, and technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical assistance to the project and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A Diploma or higher qualification in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Civil Construction Design, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a civil engineering technician, engineering technician, structural drafting, construction design, or similar technical role.
• Experience working with structural steel, building construction, sheds, or similar construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software; experience with roll-form systems such as Scottsdale is desirable, and experience with AutoCAD is also beneficial
• Experience with roll-forming systems or software such as Scottsdale will be highly regarded.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, site information, Australian Standards, and relevant building requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in technical documentation.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Lockyer Sheds?

• Be part of a growing and trusted regional company with a strong reputation for quality and innovative construction solutions.
• Work on a diverse range of custom residential, rural, and light industrial projects.
• Work closely with experienced engineers and construction professionals.
• Join a supportive team where technical knowledge and practical problem-solving are valued.

·         Competitive salary and opportunities for career development

How to Apply

We are interviewing as applications are received, so don't miss this opportunity to build your career with a growing industry leader.

To apply, please follow the application prompts and submit your resume. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.