Civil Engineering Technician

Company name: GROUND SCIENCE PTY LTD

Position : Full-time

Location : Thomastown, Victoria 3074

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000 a year

Ground Science Pty Ltd has been the leading Australian specialist in geotechnical engineering services for almost 20 years offering a broad range of engineering and laboratory testing services to key industry sectors. Located in Thomastown, with approximately 50 staff servicing the geotechnical, environmental and laboratory testing sectors, Ground Science Pty Ltd is widely accepted as an innovative consultancy across a variety of fields particularly in the sport and leisure marketplace.

Ground Science is currently seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join their team.

Role & Responsibilities

Performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing

Assisting in maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, including Nuclear Moisture Density Gauge,

Aggregating for various test types across key projects

Sample preparation, material classification, particle size distribution, California bearing ratio, and compaction tests, etc.

Conducting field tests of soil

Classifying materials

Ensuring field and laboratory work meets project and client specifications

collecting and analysing data and carrying out computations.

Test according to the relevant standards

Conform with all site safety requirements.

Follow laboratory quality and date procedures including Laboratory Information

Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

A good understanding of Australian Standards in relation to Civil projects

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in the use of laboratory equipment, including Nuclear Moisture Density Gauge.

Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Ability to work independently and as well as in a team

Proficient ability to understanding of project specifications to the applicable Australian Standards.

If you meet the above criteria please apply now, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.