Civil Engineer

Black Cat Civils’ sustained growth and success has been based on developing close, long-term relationships with clients, providing best value solutions and delivering ongoing support. Their clients have trust and confidence in their abilities and are assured that the advice and commitment given to their business delivers quality results. Black Cat Civil has grown over 200 employees, 450 pieces of plant, and over 1800 completed projects, across sites in QLD, the NT, and beyond.

Black Cat Civil is currently seeking experienced Civil Engineer to join their growing company on a full time and permanent basis.

The role includes but is not limited to:

Plan, design, organise and oversee the construction and operation of company’s ongoing and future civil engineering projects

Determine construction methods, materials and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures

Organise and direct site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant and equipment, and establish detailed programs for the coordination of site activities

Obtain soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil

Study architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and prepare detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control

Monitor changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing and negotiating variations to designs

Analyse structural systems for both static and dynamic loads

Design structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist or vibrate in undesirable ways

Assess present and future travel flow patterns taking into account population increase and needs change

Design the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air transportation, logistical supply systems and their terminals

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Degree qualified civil engineer or equivalent

Sound experience in a project engineering role

Demonstrated experience in building civil infrastructure projects including roads, highways, bulk earthworks projects, water and sewer infrastructure.

Experience with BMD Prime or Australian owned civil contractors will be highly regarded

Knowledge of project financial management, forecasting, procurement, design and contracts management functions

Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

Strong communication and reporting skills

Self-motivated, organised, punctual and reliable

Must have great work ethics

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!

Salary: Between $79,499 and $82,000 per annum + Super