SENIOR ENGINEER - MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

• Work on some of the most exciting transport projects currently being undertaken in NSW: Foxground and Berry Bypass, North West Rail Link Surface and Viaduct Works as well as Operation and Train Systems and Northconnex.
• Join a company with a reputation for technical excellence, collaboration and innovation in the delivery of major projects.

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join the Materials Technology team in Sydney. You will work on a variety of projects ranging from medium-scale projects to large multi-disciplinary projects.

With a minimum of 8+ years experience in Roads engineering, you will play a key role to:

• Provide durability engineering services to SMEC functional groups within the NSW region and on interstate and overseas projects as required.
• Develop durability plans and reports for new infrastructure projects.
• Undertake condition assessment and diagnostic testing on wide variety of structures including reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures and prepare condition assessment reports and repair specifications for the structures.
• Develop and build upon group's capability in condition assessment and remediation of existing structures.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members.
• Support the development and maintenance of key client relationships.
• Prepare EOI and Proposal submissions.
• Ensure that durability projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Ensure that appropriate technical standards and BMS requirements are maintained on projects to SMEC standards.
•  Ensure documentation, reporting and communication to appropriate quality.
• Be part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver durability services.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to develop durability plans and reports for new infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in durability modelling and service life forecasting
• Demonstrated ability to develop materials specifications and to provide sound materials selection advice.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake condition assessment of existing structures and to develop high quality inspection reports and repair specifications
• Experience in providing construction-stage durability support services
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to market and develop client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to develop proposals and to contribute to winning new work.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about SMEC, please contact Miles Pullen miles.pullen@smec.com or visit our careers page athttp://www.smec.com.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 03 Jun 2015 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Jul 2015 Aus. Eastern Standard Time