Build your civil engineering career while helping deliver vital road infrastructure across North Queensland.

As an Engineer (Civil) with Transport and Main Roads, youￂ﾿ll gain hands-on experience across planning, design, construction, contract administration and maintenance, supported by experienced engineering professionals. Work on diverse projects, develop your technical and project management capability, and collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes for communities across the region.

Enjoy flexible work options, professional development and the unique lifestyle North Queensland has to offer.

Job details

As an Engineer (Civil), you will contribute to the delivery of road infrastructure projects across North Queensland while developing your technical and project management capability. Working with senior engineering staff, you will support planning, design, construction and maintenance activities, including contract administration, financial forecasting, risk management, quality assurance and assessment of construction materials.

You will provide technical input to practical engineering solutions, value for money and successful project outcomes, while collaborating with project teams, contractors and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your civil engineering experience while contributing to infrastructure that supports North Queensland communities.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Assist with selecting and administering road construction and/or maintenance contracts and works to ensure compliance with TMR specifications.
• Identify project issues and negotiate appropriate modifications or solutions.
• Calculate material quantities, analyse test results, identify non-conformances and determine construction controls.
• Undertake and manage risk assessments.
• Manage projects or project elements under supervision and provide monthly financial forecasting.
• Support planning and design to achieve project outcomes, value for money and best practice.
• Apply quality management procedures and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Mandatory requirements:
• A four-year Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualification assessed/accepted by Engineers Australia against Washington Accord benchmarks.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Current Class C driver licence.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
• Challenge existing approaches, use data and technology to improve efficiency and contribute innovative ideas and solutions.
• Contribute to team objectives and use effective planning and organisation to achieve outcomes. 
• Seek feedback, identify development opportunities and continuously improve your effectiveness.
• Apply a professional approach to operational engineering activities under guidance.
• Apply project management principles and methodologies to construction and/or maintenance projects.

Additional benefits include:
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation
• 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible work options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging options
For further information, please refer to the role description.

How to apply
Apply online via Smart Jobs and provide:
• Your CV or resume (maximum five pages).
• A statement (maximum two pages) outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience are relevant to the role, what you will bring and your motivation for applying.

Diversity and inclusion:
We foster an inclusive workplace culture and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. TMR is committed to reconciliation and creating a workplace that empowers Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive.

Please tell us about any additional support or workplace adjustments you require during the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  706557 26 - Role Description (Word, 561KB)