Civil Engineering Technician

Recruiters filling this Civil Engineering Technician vacancy in Perth want a hands-on technical support person who can keep a Civil Engineer's earthworks and site-development projects accurate, documented and compliant. The hiring business is a Western Australian civil construction and earthmoving outfit working on residential, commercial and industrial sites, and the job is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday on 8-hour shifts.

To stand out, mirror the duties in your application: name the Civil 3D and AutoCAD drawings you have produced, the compaction or soil tests you have coordinated, and the inspection and non-conformance records you have kept. Mention AS 3798 and AS 1289 only where you have genuinely worked to them.

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• Prepare and revise AutoCAD and Civil 3D drawings for earthworks, site preparation, excavation, trenching and drainage, and keep as-built drawings, registers and technical files up to date
• Collect site measurements of levels, excavation dimensions, profiles and drainage gradients, compare them with survey data and approved drawings, and prepare discrepancies for the Civil Engineer
• Help conduct and coordinate field and lab tests of soil and materials, inspect excavation, trenching, earthworks and drainage, monitor placement, filling, backfilling and compaction, and document non-conformances and site issues
• Calculate and verify earthworks, cut-and-fill and material quantities, prepare quantity schedules, tabulations and tender paperwork, and help estimate labour and material costs
• Check subcontractor drawings, method statements and submissions, communicate technical details to supervisors, operators, subcontractors and surveyors, and keep reports, checklists, compliance and handover records

• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Construction, Building Engineering Technology or something related (other qualifications plus substantial relevant experience may be considered)
• Minimum 2 years gained in civil engineering technical support, earthworks, site preparation, drainage or civil construction roles
• Working knowledge of the Australian Standards that apply, including AS 3798 and the relevant parts of the AS 1289 series
• Practical competency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and the ability to interpret drawings and specifications, take site measurements and help with quantity calculations
• Knows how technical inspections, construction quality control and non-conformance reporting work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word (MS Project desirable), with strong communication and coordination skills
• A current White Card, or able to obtain it before site work begins
• A valid Australian driver licence or the ability to obtain one, and willingness to travel between project sites across Western Australia