Junior Civil Engineer

Fortec are market leaders, with a reputation for excellent technical expertise and engineered solutions. Fortec is an Australian owned contracting company that specialises in:

• Bridge Construction and Maintenance
• Marine Structures
• Post-Tensioning of Building & Civil Concrete Structures
• Specialist Engineering Services for Bridge Launching; and
• Jacking and Geotechnical Services including Ground Anchors, Soil Nailing & Micro-piling.

We are looking for a Junior Civil Engineer to join the QLD team, who has completed their studies in Brisbane, and is based in Brisbane.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, the role splits their time between office and onsite tasks, assisting the senior engineer with project tasks. Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing technical reports, logs and basic design specifications
• Visiting sites to inspect work quality, monitor safety compliance and gather data
• Assisting with compiling project documentation
• Effectively communicating with clients, project staff and key stakeholders
• Ensuring company quality, environmental, health and safety processes are adhered to
• Ensuring tasks are planned and prioritised, to meet budgets and deadlines
• Assisting with the onboarding of new wage staff.

About You

Key qualifications and skills required include:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field, completed in Australia, and preferably Brisbane.
• 1-year of Australian industry experience in civil infrastructure projects, with exposure to bridge construction, maintenance, or remediation an advantage.
• Sound understanding of engineering practices.
• Ability to proactively manage tasks and priorities to ensure planned budgets and timeframes are met.
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate job schedules.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legal requirements, including health and safety.
• Sound communication skills, with the ability to work with people at varying levels.
• Sound organisational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated understanding of computer packages related to the field of Civil Engineering, including the Microsoft Suite (Office, Project) and finance software.

Why Fortec……

Fortec is a reputable and well-known company and employer, who provide a range of rewarding career opportunities for individuals looking to make their mark. Fortec reward and support their people, including training and development, competitive salaries, and benefits such as corporate membership with a well-known health fund, and access to an employee assistance program.

Fortec is committed to building a workplace culture that strongly supports diversity and inclusion and actively support applications from a wide sector of the community including women, Indigenous cultures, and other diversity groups.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of our talented team, driving excellence in civil infrastructure projects!