Engineering Technical Officer

About the opportunity
Our client, a local council located south of the river, is seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Officer – Engineering Design to join their Engineering Services team on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role (38 hours per week) with an ASAP start for approximately 2 months.
About the role:
Reporting to the Civil Design Coordinator, you will provide civil engineering design, drafting, estimating, investigation and technical support for the council's capital and operational works programs. You'll help develop practical, compliant and constructible solutions for roads, drainage, parking, active transport, streetscapes and related infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing concept and detailed civil designs, drawings, quantities and cost estimates, including Bills of Quantities
• Designing and drafting road construction and rehabilitation, intersection improvements, minor drainage upgrades, pathways and cycleways, car parks, streetscapes and parks projects
• Coordinating survey, geotechnical investigation and other design inputs, including the road core sample program
• Undertaking site inspections, technical investigations, field surveys and minor set out of works
• Liaising with internal teams, government agencies, service authorities, consultants, contractors and the community, and obtaining approvals
• Providing technical advice on traffic engineering, active transport, parking management and street lighting
• Assisting with stormwater drainage assessments, traffic management plans and grant funding applications (e.g. MRRG, WABN, Black Spot)
• Maintaining accurate engineering plans, "As Constructed" records and asset information
• Assisting with procurement tasks

About you:
Essential:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent (completed or currently enrolled), or qualifications in AutoCAD Civil 3D with extensive design experience
• Demonstrated experience using civil design packages such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Previous experience in road and drainage design in an urban environment
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Word and Excel
• Well-developed time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team
• Current WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence
• Current National Police Clearance

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of MRWA, Austroads, Australian Standards and AR&R
• Sound knowledge of estimating practices and procedures
• Working knowledge of project management principles
• Previous local government experience

If you're available to start immediately and meet the criteria above, click Apply and submit your resume.