Position Details

Graduate Civil Engineer

Full Time Location : Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast
Start Date: Available now
Salary: Negotiable based on knowledge and experience

About Westera Partners

Westera Partners is a highly awarded and respected Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Consultancy renowned for delivering superior quality services and detailed, compliant, and innovative engineering design solutions. The diverse team spanning five offices and three states is an outstanding mix of highly awarded leaders in their field and emerging young talent. Our proven experience across our scope of Civil Engineering works includes:

  • Land Subdivisions
  • Local Government Infrastructure Planning & Design
  • Master Urban Projects Feasibility
  • Aged Care, Childcare, and Education Facilities
  • Commercial & Industrial Developments
  • Multi-Residential Apartments
  • Residential Townhouses
  • Flood Modelling
  • Stormwater Management
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design
  • Erosion & Sediment Control
  • Civil Construction Phase Contract Administration

About the role

Due to significant expansion in the region and a huge pipeline of varied and interesting projects, we have the opportunity to invest in the long-term career development of a quality-focused graduate Civil Design Engineer. The role is available immediately in our Sunshine Coast office, located in Sippy Downs.

In this development role, you will work as an integral part of a highly talented project team producing detailed design and engineering documentation. Your focus will be to deliver superior value that is both cost-effective and on time to our high-quality client base throughout the region. You will learn to apply your engineering knowledge and software skills to Australian and local standards to develop and good design practices that meet our high standards for engineering consultancy services.

You will be delegated responsibilities and have clear performance criteria with mentoring and support to guide your personal and professional career development.

Westera is a globally certified company with ISO-accredited Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Systems. It is the responsibility of all team members to comply with this system and to contribute to continuous business.

About you

This is an entry-level role where the ideal candidate will have up to a maximum of 2 years’ relevant work experience as a graduate engineer and a keen interest in progressing into a skilled Civil Design Engineer within a consultancy firm. Your degree and any work experience should enable you to demonstrate an understanding of all basic civil engineering principles and materials to develop your practical application of civil design with applicable standards and codes.

Westera adopts a highly collaborative working style and our teams provide outstanding services to our clients to deliver innovative design solutions that are compliant, cost-effective, and highly valued for their quality as a point of difference. To thrive in our relaxed yet excellence driven environment, you will need to demonstrate a high degree of ethics and interpersonal communication skills to positively contribute in a manner aligned with our core values.

You will also need to be capable of contributing to multiple projects simultaneously on time and on budget to honour our commitment to clients, while never compromising on quality of output. Your dedicated focus to continuously grow your skills and contribute to ongoing business improvement will be recognised and rewarded for long-term career success.

About the benefits

Westera works on a variety of challenging and stimulating projects. Our staff love learning to provide innovative engineering design solutions for clients and seeing their contribution to the construction of Civil Engineering works produced by their local team.

Westera values the professional growth of all employees. Our focused mentoring and development opportunities ensure staff are supported in their chosen career paths and all employees are offered the opportunity to set their own development goals as they grow their careers. We unite and celebrate through our extensive rewards and recognition offerings and various social activities.

Westera is the choice for Civil drafters, designers, and engineers who strive to continuously improve their technical craft and work alongside an experienced and approachable team of dedicated professionals who excel at what they do.

If you are ready to embrace the opportunity for a long and successful career, supported by a talented team in our highly respected Engineering Consultancy firm and the Sunshine Coast, follow the instructions below to apply.

How to apply

  1. Confirm your eligibility.
    1. You have full Australian work rights.
    2. You have a minimum four year Civil Engineering Degree.
    3. You have a valid Australian Drivers Licence.
  2. Submit your application via email to hr@westerapartners.com.au
    1. Email subject: Full Name – GE 1-2C SC
    2. Email content: Introduction to explain why you are interested in the role with Westera Partners that aligns to the job description above. Include:
      1. Confirmation you meet the eligibility criteria;
      2. Any relevant post-graduate experience and all relevant software experience;
      3. Your interest and dedication to embark upon this long-term career development opportunity with us on the Sunshine Coast;
      4. Attach your resume;
      5. Optional attachment/s – any additional documentation you feel supports your application.

Thank you for your interest in Westera Partners. We look forward to hearing from you!

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