Engineer - Maritime Structures

The company:

We are a boutique Civil/Marine Engineering firm based in Leichhardt. We are a close knit small business with a strong focus on delivering the best results for our clients whilst ensuring that we have a supportive, fun and genuinely positive culture.

We work hard but want to have a lot of fun along the way, therefore want someone who has this same attitude. We all strive to achieve results whilst having a friendly, fun and charismatic environment. We value collaboration, integrity, striving to be better and for excellence in everything we do, being client focussed and results driven, and lastly being able to adapt to any situation.

The business is focused on growing the right way, with the right people. If you are motivated by a challenge, want the support and recognition of a small firm and want to be part of a truly great team then this is the role for you.

The Role:

We are looking for an Engineer. This role will is suitable for a Graduate up to someone with a few years’ experience. You will work with our team of Engineers to help them to complete their projects whilst giving you experience across many of our projects. You will be learning as you go (if needed) and assisting until you have the required skills to manage projects on your own.

This is a great role for someone who is self-motivated, has a thirst for knowledge and developing, likes to work hard but also has a social and fun personality. It is the perfect role for someone looking to get their foot in the door whilst building their career in the niche of Marine Engineering.

About you:

• You have a degree in Civil Engineering

• You are able to write reports

• You are able to prepare and present business cases

• You are able to manage people and communication to get the desired result

• As our work is around water you must be a strong swimmer and physically fit

• You must be ok with confined spaces

• You are able to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume work environment 

• You value fun in your life and in the workplace

• You have a proven ability to connect with people and build strong relationships

• You are highly literate and numerate, with excellent PC skills

• You are self-driven

• You have a professional friendly phone manner with a genuine interest in providing good customer service

• You are well organised with a high attention to detail and excellent time management skills

• You possess a can-do attitude with a flexible work approach and always willing to find a solution 

• You are tech savvy

• You have a willingness to cooperatively work with others but can also work autonomously

• You are a genuine and honest person

• You are humble in your approach

• You get things done quicker and more effectively than others

• You thrive on a challenge

• You can think outside the box

• No experience is necessary, you will receive on-the-job training, however we are happy to consider applicants with practical experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Your duties would include assisting other engineers perform:

• Site investigations (from a boat)

• Work scoping

• Concept development and sketching

• Detailed design and documentation

• Compilation of technical specifications

• Training and development in a variety of standard engineering methods and procedures

• Make decisions and recommendations related to tasks performed, relying upon precedent or defined procedures for guidance

• Exercise individual judgement and initiative in the application of engineering principles, techniques and methods

You will be required to do:

• Structural analysis

• Computer modelling and calculations by hand

• Letter and report writing

• Communicate effectively (internally and externally)

• Work with a senior draftsperson

• Work collaboratively alongside senior and junior engineers

Perks

• Opportunity for growth of your role along with growth of the business

• Be rewarded based on merit, not age

• Training and technical stewardship is supported

• Monthly technical training sessions by subject matter experts

• Flexible working arrangements available (i.e. work from home)

• Phone allowance

• Office in the Inner West suburb of Leichhardt:-

• Healthy work/life balance is actively supported

• Young, collaborative team

• Bespoke structural maritime work

• Every job is different

• Casual and relaxed work culture

• Modern, shared office environment

• Close to shops, gyms and cafes

• Office has plenty of natural light as well as park views

• Close to light rail and buses, with plenty of free parking