Civil Engineering Technician

Location: Darwin, NT

Salary: $78,000 – $82,000 + superannuation

About the Company

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consulting fi rm employing over 600people throughout 19 offi ces, with 14 NATA-accredited laboratories across Australia.

Our core values—People, Integrity, Improvement, Excellence —guide everything we do. We prioritise safety, foster an inclusive culture, act with integrity, continuously strive for improvement and are committed to sustainability and excellence in all our work.

To learn more about our company values, visit www.douglaspartners.com.au

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Civil Engineering Technician to join our laboratory team, reporting to the Laboratory Manager.

This is a hands-on role combining laboratory and fi eld testing of soils, aggregates and construction materials to Australian Standards, providing technical support to our civil and geotechnical engineers on earthworks, pavement and foundation projects. You’ll interpret test results against project specific actions, check and approve test reports, and help keep the laboratory running efficiently – from equipment calibration and commissioning through to programming testing with our project engineers.

This opportunity is well suited to a technician who is ready to step up: someone confident acting as a signatory for most laboratory tests, who enjoys training and supervising others, and who can manage the laboratory in the Laboratory Manager’s absence.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Materials Testing or a related fi eld, or a Certificate III/IV in Construction Materials Testing with at least three years of relevant experience;
• Solid experience in laboratory and fi eld testing of soils and aggregates to Australian and State or Territory standards for civil engineering and construction projects;
• The competency to act as a NATA signatory for all or most laboratory tests, and an understanding of ISO/IEC 17025;
• An understanding of civil engineering principles, drawings and specifications as they relate to earthworks, pavements and foundations;
• A current Radiation Licence;
• Valid Australian drivers licence;
• White Card / OH&S Induction card;
• Intermediate skills with testing equipment and associated software, including Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication;
• Previous experience training or leading technicians will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to helping our people grow and succeed. You’ll benefi t from:

• On the job training and ongoing development;
• Support for further studies – external certificate courses in laboratory operations, paid for by the company;
• Paid overtime;
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing;
• Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals;
• A work culture that is empowering, fun and inclusive where people matter!

If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit a resume and brief covering letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience for consideration.

To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in Australia with no restrictions.

(Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted)