Forward Engineering Consultants is a Melbourne-based structural and civil consultancy delivering residential, commercial and industrial projects. We're growing our civil team and looking for an experienced drainage designer who will run their own projects from concept through to completion
The role
- Prepare civil drainage plans: stormwater layouts, pits and pipe networks, and on-site detention
- Produce drainage computations and supporting documentation as required
- Draw and detail in Civil 3D / CAD
- Liaise directly with clients, builders, architects, drafters, councils and water authorities
- Manage your own project workload from brief through to approval and construction support
About you
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- 4+ years' experience in civil drainage design in Victoria
- Proficient in Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD
- Proven experience preparing drainage plans and calculations
- Confident dealing with clients, stakeholders and local authorities
- Working knowledge of Victorian council requirements, Melbourne Water and relevant standards.
Desirable
- MUSIC modelling experience
- Progress towards CPEng, NER or RPEV registration
- Experience across both residential and commercial/industrial sites
What we offer
- Training and support to build your skills, including software and modelling
- Support towards professional registration, including CPEng and NER
- Small team, direct access to the directors, and real technical responsibility