Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We also offer:
Based in Auckland or Hamilton – Salary Banding $130,000 - $175,000
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes.
Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer.
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers.
Te kowhiringa | The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has opened up to become a key member of our wider NZ design team. We are looking for an experienced design engineer with a pavement engineering background to join part of our busy Technical Services team based in Penrose Auckland. We are open to the role being based in either our Penrose, Auckland or Hamilton offices.
The primary responsibility for this role is to provide engineering and design solutions for new pavements as well as pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing and management of specific design projects, delivering on contract requirements.
Within this team, you will form part of the national Technical Services group, and you'll liaise with other Downer design engineers and graduates across the country to help you deliver your work. This will include mentoring emerging professionals in the development of their personal and professional capabilities.
You will be expected to own your design projects and provide adequate operational and technical support during the build phase. Providing support to Contract and Project Managers, Supervisors and Council Officers with calculations, completeness of data, and adherence to testing, analysis, design or contractual requirements will all be part of your day. You will also present and communicate designs to Transport Services team and encourage a collaborative approach for knowledge sharing.
Nga pukenga matua | Important Skills
As someone who is keen to roll up their sleeves to work "hands on" in a collaborative way with the wider Downer operation; you will be happy to involve construction teams right from the conceptualisation of a new design.
You will also have:
Proven industry experience and knowledge – minimum 5 years in a similar technical role.
Effective communication skills and ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues in a clear and rigorous manner to maximize impact.
Curious minded, passion, drive and enthusiasm with a high degree of self-motivation.
Extensive knowledge of pavement design and industry best practices, including experience with minor civil and structural design, geometric design and construction practices.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Design or equivalent.
Good problem-solving abilities relevant to both technical challenges and team management.
The ability to role model the Downer values of Excellence, Collaboration, Courage, and Integrity.
Strong interpersonal skills applicable to internal and external relationships.
A full Class 1 Driver's Licence.
Ability to travel.
Advantageous to have: Experience with RAMM, AutoCAD and pavement analysis tools such as CIRCLY and Austpads.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply
If you're looking for your next career move, head to www.downercareers.co.nz, search 605417 and register your interest.
Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test & medical.
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