Junior Civil Designer | PerthHybrid

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Our Mine Advisory team are seeking a Junior Civil Design Draftsperson to join them in the Perth office. This will be an opportunity to support a range of civil/geotechnical engineering projects with a focus on tailings storage facilities, landfills, and mine closure, while learning from industry-experienced seniors.

Mining

Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you’ll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

What you’ll do:

• Work on a range of civil / geotechnical engineering projects with a focus on tailings storage facilities, landfills and mine closure, under direction and with review from seniors
• Combine various details from sketches, and drawings and make required calculations
• Prepare figures and sketches for reports and presentations
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings (concept to detailed design and construction issue)
• Assist with some aspects of three-dimensional geometric design modelling and quantities analyses
• Work with other staff in the team to coordinate completion of deliverables
• Adhere to quality standards and procedures and complete work within standards of time, cost and quality

About You

• A relevant Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Computer Aided Design or Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
• Some civil drafting or design experience (using AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar software package)
• Expected to recognize limitations of personal experience and seek guidance and assistance from others when required
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment with general guidance from seniors
• High attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use initiative, discretion and sound judgement in carrying out assigned duties
• Ability to make decisions within established guidelines, and responsible and accountable for own work within established routines, methods and procedures
• Work involves the application of knowledge with strengths / interests in some areas and a broad range of skills

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

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