The Role
Cardno has an opportunity for an Experienced Drainage Engineer, with expertise in drainage design to support our National Water & Environment team. You will be part of a team delivering major transport infrastructure design projects and undertaking high profile hydrological, hydraulic and/or water quality investigations using leading edge technology.
The role will be based out of Cardno's NSW Head Office at St Leonards and is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to join a progressive global organisation with a great team culture. As part of a national team, at a minimum, you will have opportunities to work on projects across a range of locations within Australia.
With Cardno's "Work your way" policy we offer flexibility in when, where and how you work. With a focus on outcomes and empowerment to choose the way to work to deliver the best outcomes for you, our clients, Cardno and your team.
You will have proven experience in a design team on major transport projects with ability to successfully deliver compliant design, including interdisciplinary design, and to be adaptive in accordance with client/contractor requirements. 12d drainage design expertise is essential.
Specifically, your duties will include:
- Transport infrastructure drainage design - servicing road, rail and airport projects;
- Detailed analysis and review of hydrological and hydraulic models;
- Basin design for water quality treatment of surface water and groundwater;
- Providing specialist advice to team members and clients; and,
- Building strong relationships with clients
About you
You will be a proactive, experienced professional, with the right combination of talent, energy and a commitment to technical excellence. You will use your technical knowledge and people skills to contribute to strong team results and be keen to share your technical expertise with your team.
In order to be successful for this role you will possess:
- A recognised tertiary qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering;
- Proficiency in drainage and stormwater engineering, preferably in transport projects;
- Strong communication skills to support: inter-discipline relationships, client relationships, production of design reports and specialist investigative reports;
- A proficient understanding of road authority drainage standards;
- Skills in relevant software including drainage models (12d, DRAINS);
Desirable skills
- Experience with bridge scour assessment and scour protection design to Austroads guidelines
- Experience with flood modelling and flood impact assessments (desirable).
Apply now by sending your resume and a covering letter
Why join Cardno?
Cardno has a focus on you. You will be trusted and empowered in a role that can be tailored in a flexible way. We are a performance-based organisation where you will be recognised and rewarded for your contribution.
Your professional development is as valuable to us as it is to you and it will be a priority. Cardno provides visible career paths in technical eminence, client & key account management, project management and people leadership. We offer meaningful opportunities to make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.
By joining Cardno, you can bring your true self to work every day. We are committed to inclusion and celebrating our diverse workforce, their individual talents and the innovation they bring to work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities.
About Cardno
We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has 75 years' experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.
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