AddressAbout FSG
FSG is a leading employee-owned geotechnical consulting practice with over 90 staff within Australia working across a broad range of markets, including infrastructure, mining, energy, transportation, land development, property & buildings, utilities, and industrial developments. We work in urban, rural and remote locations in onshore, near-shore / marine and offshore environments. Our clients include principal contractors, consultants, specialist geotechnical contractors, mining and energy companies, private owners/developers and government agencies, insurers and legal firms.
FSG was established in Victoria in 2010 and we now have offices in Queensland and Western Australia. We have successfully delivered specialised geotechnical and foundation engineering services on over 4,500 projects across Australia.
We aspire to provide industry-leading technical advice to our clients and partner with them to develop, bid for and deliver successful projects. We provide practical solutions and advice backed by extensive project experience and technical expertise.
Our key point of difference is our people. FSG seek to employ and develop leaders within their chosen area of geotechnical practice, to provide our staff and clients with the highest level of technical expertise.
About the Role
We have opportunities for an experienced CAD Draftsperson / GIS Analyst to join our growing operation. The role will include the following:
- working closely with our team across Australia to fit the needs of our internal and external clients in providing engineering design and drafting services.
- preparing key plans, site plans, and site design drawings including geotechnical/geological cross-sections, profiles, construction drawings, as-built drawings, tender documents, figures, sketches, and charts for presentation in reports and proposals.
- performing various calculations including volume calculations and provide technical assistance to the project design teams.
- setup and use of different spatial datasets in GIS applications.
- being responsible for product quality control with adherence to company standards and procedures; and
- effectively manage numerous project tasks at the same time, can willingly delegate and follow-up.
- located in either our Perth or Melbourne office
Benefits and perks
FSG offers industry competitive remuneration packages and a dynamic and rewarding work environment, within a culture of support and mentoring for our staff. Our people are encouraged to further their skills and expertise and take responsibility as they deliver high quality services to a diverse client base.
Training and development led by senior personnel is a key element of our workplace, and the scale and variety of projects we are involved in offer a challenging and fulfilling career opportunity.
Skills and experience
The role would best suit someone with the following attributes & experience:
- A technical diploma or degree with a minimum of 5-10 years related work experience using AutoCAD/GIS.
- Minimum 5 years of professional drafting experience.
- Fully conversant in the use of AutoCAD, ArcGIS and QGIS.
- Knowledge of gINT software as well as MicroStation is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills and detail oriented.
- Good problem solver with an ability to identify alternative solutions.
- Strong sense of and commitment to CAD and GIS standards and procedures.
- Ability to prioritise and respond to the needs of several projects at once.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Team player and ability to interact successfully with people in a range of industry positions and roles.
