Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Wollongong

Job No: NOR514
Location: Wollongong

The Company

Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 40 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace.

We currently employ upwards of 350 staff across eight offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. We hate bureaucracy! We believe in hiring the best people and giving them the autonomy to do their best work.

When you join Northrop, you join a company that will actively support you to manage your career and achieve your personal and professional goals.

The Role

Our Wollongong office is seeking a Senior Hydraulics Engineer with a solid background in Building Services to join the team.  With a view to transition into a Team Leader role the successful candidate will provide support and ongoing mentoring to more junior members of the team.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Project delivery of hydraulic building services projects, heavily involved in a wide range of projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit-out, aged care and educational facilities.
  • The opportunity to deliver multiple challenging projects concurrently, including multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Being a mentor for junior colleagues.
  • Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client's needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections.

You will be part of a close-knit team that are dedicated to the delivery of good service and technical excellence. With projects ranging from large commercial to public and private buildings, our team is involved in wide-ranging projects, including some of the largest private and public hospital works in NSW.

In addition to autonomy, you have the support and guidance of being a part of a wider inter-regional multi-disciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to take the next step in your career and develop to your full potential, alongside owners of the business.

The Candidate

We are looking for someone who wants to take control of their career and can successfully operate in a highly autonomous, yet supportive, environment. The following attributes and experience are required to be successful in this role:

  • Proven experience, upwards of 10 years, as a consulting hydraulic engineer in the Sydney/Wollongong building services market across aged care/ hospitals / fit-out / education / mixed-use / commercial projects. (We will also accept relevant applications outside of this range).
  • A full understanding of the BCA and relevant Australian Standards is expected: Building Code Australia and AS3500 - All parts.
  • Understanding of Council approvals and Sydney Water requirements.
  • Fire hydrant and fire hose reel Australian Standards. Understanding of fire sprinkler requirements desirable.
  • A degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil) highly preferable OR a Diploma in Hydraulic Services.
  • Fundamental Revit experience.
  • Accountability to set goals and drive to their fulfilment.
  • Strong communication skills; able to speak and write clearly and concisely.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
  • Highly productive with both strong team ethics and the ability to work independently.
  • Work collaboratively across various functional groups.
  • The successful candidate will work out of our Wollongong office.

 

Applying

Ready to take the next career step and develop to your full potential? Please click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your application. To organise a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact our Recruitment and Talent Consultant Tina Griffiths on 0292414188.

*** No agencies please. Applications are sought from direct candidates only.

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.

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