When you join us at Tonkin, you become part of a team who thrive on delivering exceptional outcomes that put people and our community first.
Founded in 1955, Tonkin is on a strong, sustained growth journey, with a creative and progressive national team working at nine offices across Australia. Proudly employee-owned, we provide imaginative and dependable engineering, to our clients in the public and private sectors. With expertise that is characterised by diversity and industry excellence, Tonkin prides itself on being a national leader in the Water Industry.
Our growing pipeline of large-scale, high-profile Frameworks and Projects means we are looking for the best people in their fields to join us as we realise our vision to be Australia’s infrastructure consultant of choice.
Tonkin is currently seeking a highly technical and experienced Senior Civil Designer – Water & Wastewater Projects to join our Design and Drafting team. Specialising in water and wastewater projects, you will play a key role in delivering civil and mechanical design documentation for a wide range of infrastructure projects across South Australia and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead design and drafting efforts across civil, mechanical, and structural sectors for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Produce detailed process and mechanical design documentation using AutoCAD, 12d Model and Inventor 3D.
- Collaborate closely with engineers to develop optimal, cost-effective designs for major water projects and other infrastructure projects.
- Apply your expertise in the design and detailing of water and wastewater infrastructure, pipelines, and pump stations.
- Utilise advanced software tools like CAD, 12d, and Inventor to streamline drafting processes and ensure high-quality outputs.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience using 12D, Civil3D, and AutoCAD in the design and drafting of Australian infrastructure projects.
- Extensive experience in general civil design, particularly in water and wastewater infrastructure, road design, or stormwater design.
- A strong foundation in water and sewerage design, including pipelines and pump stations.
- A proven ability to work in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and client service skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
Job location
This role is based at Tonkin’s state-of-the-art head office in Adelaide’s CBD.
Flexible/work-from-home arrangements may also be possible.
The Tonkin difference
We know people perform at their best when they enjoy coming to work.
At Tonkin we offer you the opportunity to work with leading industry experts in a genuinely supportive and caring environment. We provide flexibility because we know work-life balance is key. Our high-performing teams are underpinned by trust; empowering you to build your skills, progress your career quickly and work the way that is best for you.
Good people. Challenging projects. Caring environment. That’s Tonkin.
Take your career to the next level and click Apply Now to join Tonkin!
For further information about Tonkin and to view our other vacancies, please visit: https://tonkin.com.au/current-opportunities
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For this position, Tonkin will only consider applications submitted directly by candidates, we will not accept or consider any applications from recruiters or recruitment agencies for this position unless requested.
