Job Description:Wood is currently seeking a
Civil Engineer in order to grow its Perth
Mining & Mineral group to meet the large demand in critical metals projects. Commencing into the Detailed Design phase of the project you will need to have a sound background in
Civil Engineering design and coordination to ensure the detail design is executed successfully. This project promises to deliver to those looking for a challenge and inclusion within a successful team.Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future. A key component of decarbonising the world is the Mining and Minerals Industry which supplies the critical minerals required for this revolution. Wood is currently delivering critical metals projects (Battery and Magnet metals) all over the world, including Copper, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals projects.
Responsibilities:As a key member of the engineering team, some duties and responsibilities may include (but will not be limited to):
- Use technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems
- Completes almost any engineering tasks with minimal guidance and direction
- Serve as the primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects
- Performs engineering assignments, usually representing a significant portion of a larger project
- Select engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations
- Solve problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options
- As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations
- Regularly functions as a technical leader or significant contributor to a major complex problem or project
- Produces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches
- Consistently called on to use creativity and professional judgement to formulate results based on engineering standards, experience and constructive thinking
- Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems
- Anticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
- Exercises mature professional judgement in identifying the implications of experimental results
- Understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals - Provide technical input and support to proposals as required
Qualifications:Ideally, you will have a degree in
Civil Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution, with 2+ years relevant industry experience, knowledge of mining projects and exposure to critical metals.What will set you apart from other applicants will be your previous design experience on major mining projects and work history with an international engineering company.Your background, experience, and qualifications will also include:
- Strong professional communication skills
- Ability to discover issues and participate in recommending solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during the course of performing assignments
- Experienced user of relevant software and calculation templates
- Professional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
- Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Technically competent in own discipline, and pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
- Driven and Lifelong learner attitude towards knowledge of the relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promotes this to direct manager / supervisors
- Demonstrated ability to apply principles, mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designs
- Where applicable, applies mature professional knowledge and experience to assignments where issues and factors to be considered may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
Please note, only applicants holding valid working rights in Australia will be considered. We are open to hiring those local in Perth, based in Brisbane, or based in Melbourne.So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on. What unites us is our values. They set the tone, help create our culture, give us one common set of principles and help us all have a great experience at work.If you're an emerging
Civil Engineer, ready for an exciting career step-up, then we are keen to hear from you today.
About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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