Job Description

Tired of working for a big corporate and looking to be able to take on the task of running a Hydraulic team with some help from a Manager?

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You know it. You've got the engineering fundamentals. You've got a bunch of years under your belt. You've done a hundred projects and nailed them all. Now, you want to take the next step.

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If this sounds like you, we're keen to get in touch and discuss future opportunities with you.

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The Opportunity

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Van der Meer is looking for a Hydraulic Engineer with 5–10 years in the industry who can take a detailed project brief and own the design through to delivery. You will have Engineers and Modellers working for you to ensure we, as a team, achieve the project requirements. You will also have the guidance of Hydraulic Manager with more than 25 years of experience to answer any queries you may have.

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You'll work across a diverse range of Hydraulic consulting projects including:

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- Small scale (Service Stations, Remedial Roof Assessments, Child Care Centres)
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- Medium (Residential, Hotels, Retail, Restaurants, Schools)
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- Larger scale (Date Centres, Ship-Building facilities, Warehouses, Hospitals)
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You'll get exposure. You'll get responsibility. You'll get challenged. If you've got the ambition, you'll have the opportunity to progress quickly.

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About the role

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You'll be involved in the full consulting process, from concept and investigation through design, documentation, site time and project delivery.

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You'll work across:

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- Hydraulic engineering design and documentation
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- Engineering estimates and Cost Benefit Analysis
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- Project documentation in Bluebeam, AutoCAD and REVIT
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- It is expected that you will have some design skills in H2X
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- Development of your skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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- Council and authority requirements
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- Construction and project delivery
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- Post-construction assessment and analysis
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About you

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We're looking for someone who is:

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- Smart and technically capable.
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- Driven and ambitious.
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- Keen to learn and willing to ask questions.
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- Have the ability to listen and learn where required.
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- Be able to identify a target and show initiative to achieve the result.
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- Prepared to roll up their sleeves and get into the detail.
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- Comfortable taking responsibility.
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- Interested in solving problems.
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- Looking to progress towards Associate Engineer, obtain DFT (NSW), DBP (NSW), QBCC (QLD) and BPC (VIC) registrations and beyond.
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- It is expected you hold a Work, Health and Safety White Card and have at least 5 years' experience on site (can be a combination of contractor and/or consulting).
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- The ability to be in the office 5 days per week to coordinate projects and help train your team.
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You'll ideally have 5-10years' Hydraulic engineering experience in consulting and exposure to a variety of projects/sectors and procurement methods.

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Van der Meer is keen to find people with long term aspirations. We will provide flexibility to grow with you and explore new opportunities, or side-steps, in order to continue your involvement with the company.

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Experience with , Bluebeam, AutoCAD and REVIT is a must have, as is experience working with Councils and Authorities.

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You'll be joining a growing Sydney Hydraulic team where your work will be appreciated and rewarded. You would be joining a team with a great work ethic and a business culture that supports growth, skills development, knowledge and well-being.

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You'll be provided with:

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- A bright office in Sydney's suburb of St. Leonards, close to St Leonards Train line and Crows Nest Metro.
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- A genuinely supportive and team-oriented team.
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- Experienced engineers and a company who will invest in your development.
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- Assistance in joining and contributing to Industry Associations (HCAA) and achieving CPD targets.
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- Exposure to clients, councils, authorities and real project delivery.
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It's a demanding role and you won't be bored. If you're ready for the next stage of your career, we'd like to hear from you.

📌 Senior Hydraulic Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Van Der Meer Consulting
📍 New South Wales