Senior Pavements Engineer - Adelaide
Tonkin
Design and lead pavement projects for roads, airports, mines, ports across Australia.
18 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
250 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Consulting
Asset Management
Transport Planning
Traffic Engineering
Road and Highway Design
Rail Infrastructure
Airport/Aerodrome Design
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Structures
Environment
Sustainability
Public Works
Transport
Urban Development
Water
Role
What you would be doing
mentoring
collaboration
pavement design
quality inputs
design documentation
compliance
- Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team, fostering their technical growth and stay abreast of the latest advancements in design and construction technologies.
- Collaborate seamlessly with other disciplines to ensure project coordination.
- Apply your technical expertise to the design of a range of pavements projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations
- Provide inputs to other engineers and drafters in producing high-quality deliverables.
- Deliver well-documented designs, including drawings, specifications, and reports, meeting Tonkin's and client standards.
What you bring
circly
apsds
hipave
10+ years
engineering degree
project management
- Experience with a range of pavement design software which may include CIRCLY, APSDS and HIPAVE
- Demonstrated technical background in Pavements Engineering related disciplines for state and local government agencies or other transport related clients, including: Flexible (bound and unbound) and rigid pavement design, Road & highways pavements to state Transport Authorities specifications, Sealed and unsealed airports pavements, Mining haul roads, Ports & heavy industrial pavements, Pavement condition assessments and rehabilitation design, Pavement & geotechnical investigations
- We are open to the role being in either Adelaide or Brisbane however the candidate will work on projects throughout Australia, predominately South Australia, Queensland, NSW and Victoria.
- Recent experience delivering projects for the SA Department for Infrastructure & Transport or the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- 10+ years of professional experience in civil engineering, ideally within a consulting environment.
- Relevant qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Structural).
- A passionate and proactive team player with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Experience in sustainable pavement engineering practices including stabilisation, recycled pavement materials etc.
- Experience with relevant Australian Standards, Industry Design Guides and Local Authority Specifications.
- A technical problem-solver with demonstrated experience in a range of civil and transport projects.
- Efficient multi-tasker with a fundamental understanding of project delivery processes.
- Recent experience in Project Management roles
- Bonus Points:
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Company
Overview
1955
Year Founded
The company was established in Adelaide in 1955, marking its origins as a stormwater modelling consultancy.
$155m
Project Value
Significant investment in the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme, showcasing the company's expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects.
$27m
Project Value
The Bald Hills Road interchange project reflects the company's capability in delivering high-impact transport infrastructure.
100+
Staff Count
The Adelaide headquarters houses over 100 staff, highlighting the company's growth and national presence.
- Over the decades it expanded through mergers and acquisitions into traffic, environmental, water, spatial consulting and asset management, building a national presence across major Australian cities.
- Today, it is an employee-owned consultancy guiding major infrastructure works—airport upgrades, motor-sport facilities, bridges, flood and stormwater schemes—across metropolitan and regional Australia.
- Their expertise spans intelligent design in buildings and structures, transport planning and structures, waste, water resources, environmental impact assessments, marine and riverine engineering.
- In recent years they’ve opened their Gold Coast branch, cementing their east-coast expansion.
- Committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment where individuals are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.
- Value innovation and encourage the exploration of new ideas, fostering creativity and continuous improvement.
- Dedicated to delivering exceptional service to clients, aiming for excellence in all endeavors.
- Believe in collaboration and teamwork as essential for achieving shared goals and delivering superior results.
- Act with integrity and take responsibility for all actions.
Net zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050 through comprehensive sustainability efforts.
- Aim to reduce environmental impact through responsible resource management, waste reduction, and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Promote sustainable development practices across all projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting environmental stewardship.
- Tonkin’s strategy focuses on fostering an inclusive culture where all employees are valued and respected.
- Tonkin has set clear goals for gender diversity, with a focus on increasing the representation of women in leadership roles.
- Tonkin has implemented initiatives to ensure equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of background.
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