Junior Hydraulic Designer

The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 550 team members across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

The projects we undertake come in all sizes across a range of sectors including age care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential.

The role:
Our Hydraulic and Fire Engineering Group requires a motivated individual who is passionate about Hydraulic Design to join our fast paced, Integrated Buildings Division. Based at our Charlestown office in Newcastle, you will be part of a close-knit team that are dedicated to the delivery of good service and technical excellence.
  
With projects ranging from large commercial to public and private buildings, our team is involved in wide-ranging projects, including some of the largest private and public hospital works in NSW.

Operating with an appropriate level of guidance to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Design delivery of hydraulic building services projects, heavily involved in a wide range of projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit-out, aged care and educational facilities.
• Design of water services, drainage services, wastewater management and stormwater management.
• Collaborate on multiple challenging projects concurrently, including multi-disciplinary projects.
• Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client's needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections.

  
Attributes & experience you will bring:
We are looking for someone who wants to take control of their career and can successfully operate in a highly autonomous, yet supportive, environment. The following attributes and experience are required to be successful in this role:

• Local and proven experience as a consulting hydraulic engineer or designer is considered beneficial but you will be a licensed plumber at the very least
• Plumbing or previous hydraulic design experience within the building services market: Aged care / fit-out / education / mixed-use / commercial projects.
• A full understanding of the BCA and relevant Australian Standards is expected: Building Code Australia and AS3500 - All parts.
• Fire hydrant and fire hose reel Australian Standards. Understanding of fire sprinkler requirements is desirable.
• AutoCAD and Revit experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills; able to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Creative problem solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
• Highly productive with both strong team ethics and the ability to work independently.
• Work collaboratively across various functional groups.

  
What does working at Northrop look like to you?
At Northrop we are proud of our collaborative working environment. We are a people business and by joining Northrop you’ll be able to build and foster meaningful relationships with your colleagues, clients, and the community.
 
Northrop recognises that a talented and diverse workforce is fundamental to building a commercially strong and client focused organisation so candidates who can contribute to our workforce are encouraged to apply.
 
At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture.

• We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.
• Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).
• Salary income protection insurance.
• Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.
• We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

How to apply?
To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the “Apply” tab.
  
To arrange a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager Lewis Crosbie at ********@northrop.com.au or on 0421 520 ***

If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link: 

https://v2.forms.jobadder.com/f/WzDLJEnGePglWrqXoxNZ7A32Y

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.