Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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Civil Engineering Technician – Truganina VIC Kogan People Solutions are working with a successful builder delivering detached and multi-unit dwellings across greenfield estates in Melbourne's western and northern growth corridors. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a skilled and experienced Civil Engineering Technician to provide technical support between consulting engineers and construction teams. Location: Truganina VIC Salary: $80,000–$85,000 plus superannuation per annum Tenure: Full time and ongoing

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The role Working with construction teams and external civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, you will provide practical civil engineering technical support across residential projects from site investigation and pre-construction through to construction and completion. Key responsibilities include:

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- Coordinate and assist with geotechnical and site investigations, including field observations, soil sampling and maintenance of testing records.
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- Review geotechnical reports and site classifications and incorporate engineer-specified footing, slab, drainage and site requirements into project documentation.
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- Prepare and amend civil drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD/Civil 3D, including site levels, earthworks, drainage, retaining and crossover details.
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- Undertake supporting technical calculations and measurements covering earthworks, levels, grades, drainage, quantities and construction materials, subject to engineering review where required.
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- Liaise with consulting engineers, construction teams and other technical professionals, preparing technical briefs, RFIs, drawing mark-ups and supporting documentation.
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- Calculate civil and structural quantities and assist with technical scopes, specifications,



tender documentation and assessment of materials and construction alternatives.
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- Undertake and coordinate site testing, surveying and set-out activities, including levels, benchmarks, compaction, concrete sampling and construction verification.
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- Inspect civil and structural works against approved engineering drawings and specifications, identify any issues and monitor corrective work.
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- Prepare and coordinate technical documentation for Council, water authority, building permit and other relevant approval processes.
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- Maintain engineering drawings, test results, approvals, inspection records and other technical documentation.
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About you To be considered, we expect you to have:

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- A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline at Diploma level or higher or agreed substitute.
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- At least three years of relevant post-qualification experience
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- Sound ability to interpret geotechnical reports, civil drawings, structural drawings and engineering specifications.
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- Practical experience with CAD documentation, quantity measurement, site set-out and/or construction materials testing.
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- Good knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and residential construction requirements.
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- Robust technical, organisational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers and construction teams.
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- A current construction induction White Card and driver licence.
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Experience with Victorian residential greenfield developments, earthworks testing and Council or water authority technical submissions will be highly regarded. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing residential builder in a technically varied role with exposure across the full construction cycle. You must possess unrestricted Australian working rights to apply.

📌 Civil Engineering Technician (Victoria)
🏢 Kogan People Solutions
📍 Victoria