Civil Construction Engineer / Graduate

Thriving together - mo te taiao, mo nga tangata.Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand. We are looking for a talented Civil Construction Engineer or Graduate Construction Engineer to join our well-respected Engineering team at Bay of Plenty Regional Council. This is an opportunity to use your engineering skills to work on some of the most challenging geological and physical floodplains in New Zealand or gain some great experience in doing so if you're a graduate looking for your next challenge!Please note that we will only appoint to one role; Civil Construction Engineer or Graduate Construction Engineer which will be based on the relevant skills and experience the successful candidate has for the position. Please indicate on your application which role you would like to be considered for.This role is located in Whakatane. It also requires you to take on flood management duties and to be on call for flood emergencies.Te ahuatunga a te turanga | About the roleBeing a Civil Construction Engineer at Bay of Plenty Regional Council means being part of a committed and experienced team of professionals working on key engineering challenges, delivering our crucial community outcomes: a healthy environment, freshwater for life, safe and resilient communities, and a vibrant region.As a Civil Construction Engineer you will;Investigate, cost estimate, plan, tender, implement and supervise engineering contracts in accordance with Council and NZS3910 contract procedures.Investigate, design, draw and implement culvert renewals, capital construction projects such as stopbank upgrades and pump scheme upgrades as required to the appropriate standards.Maintain an extensive knowledge of engineering processes, construction, river and drainage management, contract administration, legislative requirements, trends and technologies.Develop engineering methodologies and approaches to solutions for river management and flood risk challenges.You will be required to work with our hapu, iwi, landowners and the wider community and develop, negotiate, and maintain close working relationships across the rohe to our many stakeholders.As a Graduate Construction Engineer you will;Be expected to compile contracts, tender, and supervise engineering contracts in accordance with Council and NZS3910 contract procedures.Assist with engineering feasibility and design, survey, and engineering investigations.Produce construction drawings using computer-aided software and quantities schedules for construction projects.Your primary focus will be similar as those listed for the Civil Construction Engineer role while you work to increase and maintain your knowledge of construction management and engineering design processes relevant to our rivers and drainage engineering.Initial support will be available if you are still developing in this area.O pumanawa | Your skills and experienceQualifications: A recognised tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or an equivalent engineering discipline.Experience: At least five (5) years of demonstrated engineering experience managing civil construction works in New Zealand.Technical skills:  Experience in planning, cost estimation and managing earthmoving, stopbank construction, subsoil drainage, riprap works, culvert installation and concreate structures would be advantageous to this role. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding towards innovative and effective management approaches of rivers, canals, floodplains, pump schemes, lakes and coastal processes to reduce flood risk as well as a general understanding of environmental effects and New Zealand specific environmental regulations.Experience with contract administration, including supervision of contractors and consultants is preferred. While the main emphasis of this role is on construction, the ideal candidate should possess the ability to handle civil design tasks using computer-aided software such as AutoCAD or 12d Model or alternatively, a strong willingness to train in this area would also be considered.However, if you are a recent Engineering graduate with a relevant degree or diploma in engineering and you can demonstrate at least 1 years of relevant experience related to aspects of this role, drive, commitment and passion for your work. We also want to hear from you.If you are interested in applying or have any questions details are below.Ko wai matou | Who we areToi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.Nga hua o te mahi | Benefits of the jobYou and your career will be important to us. We'll support you to develop  (we invest in growing our people),  we offer flexibility  around how and where you work,  we offer a competitive salary  (we review salaries annually and we pay employer KiwiSaver on top of your salary),  we have a great leave package  (5 weeks leave and a sick leave credit on commencement) and we offer  other benefits  such as free income protection and life insurance, an $80 bus travel card on commencement, discounted health schemes along with a great in-house social culture.Me pehea te tuku tono   | How to ApplyClick APPLY NOW or contact Niroy Sumeran, Project Engineering Team Leader on 0800 884 880 for a confidential discussion.To access a copy of Te Turanga Mahi (Job Descriptions) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser:Civil Construction Engineer - rb.gy/dvul42Graduate Construction Engineer - rb.gy/hfozq1NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.Applications close 11pm, Sunday 14 July 2024 and will only be accepted online.#J-18808-Ljbffr