Graduate Engineer

Job Description

Main Activities and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

— Reports and works under the supervision of the Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Engineer and Workshare

Manager.

— Ensures that he/she understands the Project Brief and design requirements; raises Technical Queries and Requests for

information to ensure design information is complete and unambiguous.

— Drafts/prepares/self-checks, studies specification, reports, design calculations and structural details/sketches in accordance

with the project requirements including stability checks and compliance to appropriate codes.

— Ensures that the designs are correctly interpreted and represented on the drawings

— Provide drawings/sketches for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Technicians.

— Ensure markups are delivered to the drafting team in a timely manner

— Reviews/incorporates comments of Design Checker.

— Checks/ prepares CAD drawings in accordance with the required standards as and when necessary.

— Review shop drawings

— Perform quality design checks and drawing reviews as required

— Organize, draft and coordinate technical documents

— Assist in the duties of the Project Manager and attend meetings as and when directed.

— Drafts correspondences for Project Manager or when directed communicates directly with the Design Team on day-to-day

matters.

— Works towards continuous improvement of the team by utilizing standardized calculation systems

— Carries out site inspections as instructed.

— Undergoes relevant trainings as directed.

— Comply with all role specific SHEQ obligations.

— Gain ability to apply safety in design to all projects.

— Apply legislations, standards, guidelines and project specifications.

— Other duties as directed, to help the company provide outstanding service to its customers.

Experience, Skills And Organisational Knowledge

— 0 to 2 years’ experience post-graduation

— Experience in the design of both reinforced & post-tensioned concrete and structural steelwork

— Experience in design software including RAPT, RAM Concept, Microstran, and ETABS is a plus

— Has worked within an international design office and familiar with the Australian Standards is a plus

— Ability to check documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

— The ability to work as a team player, working with the wide variety of personalities and situations whilst remaining

professional and outcome focused.

— Attention to detail and the ability to follow up targets and deadlines to achieve outcomes.

— Priority on developing technical skills

— Basic use of BIM Software

— Developing exposure to safety in design principles

— Developing skills in technical report writing

— Focus on completing tasks as requested

— Developing Experience In Client Relationship Skills

— Developing ability to apply QA and OH&S systems. Auditing of other more junior staff.

— Active participation in IQBE initiatives and Discipline Plans

— Aware of WSP's organisational capability and how to access it.

— Aware of relevant systems,procedures and practices

— Aware of organisational approach to risk management, ethics and safety.

Personal Attributes

— A strong work ethic and ability to relate well to both work colleagues within a team environment and external parties. — Proactive and Initiative in improving our processes and procedures.

— Is organised and demonstrates attention to detail. Is flexible to meet project outcomes.

— Open to and actions feedback.

— Lives company and project’s vision and guiding principles.

— Manages self under pressure.

Responsibilities

Main Activities and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

— Reports and works under the supervision of the Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Engineer and Workshare

Manager.

— Ensures that he/she understands the Project Brief and design requirements; raises Technical Queries and Requests for

information to ensure design information is complete and unambiguous.

— Drafts/prepares/self-checks, studies specification, reports, design calculations and structural details/sketches in accordance

with the project requirements including stability checks and compliance to appropriate codes.

— Ensures that the designs are correctly interpreted and represented on the drawings

— Provide drawings/sketches for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Technicians.

— Ensure markups are delivered to the drafting team in a timely manner

— Reviews/incorporates comments of Design Checker.

— Checks/ prepares CAD drawings in accordance with the required standards as and when necessary.

— Review shop drawings

— Perform quality design checks and drawing reviews as required

— Organize, draft and coordinate technical documents

— Assist in the duties of the Project Manager and attend meetings as and when directed.

— Drafts correspondences for Project Manager or when directed communicates directly with the Design Team on day-to-day

matters.

— Works towards continuous improvement of the team by utilizing standardized calculation systems

— Carries out site inspections as instructed.

— Undergoes relevant trainings as directed.

— Comply with all role specific SHEQ obligations.

— Gain ability to apply safety in design to all projects.

— Apply legislations, standards, guidelines and project specifications.

— Other duties as directed, to help the company provide outstanding service to its customers.

Qualifications

Qualifications (Minimum and Desirable):

— Technical competence commensurate with a Graduate Design Engineer’s role.

— A Registered Civil Engineer recognised by the relevant licensure regulatory board

— Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Applications

— Good English communication Skills