Beca HunterH2O

Beca HunterH2O is the Australian water business of one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies, Beca.

We are a formidable team of 300+ water specialists, passionate about healthy and sustainable communities wherever we work. Using our deep knowledge and broader capability, we collaborate with our clients through city and regional offices operating in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Tamworth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fiji.

Combining the capability of our expert water specialists with access to more than 4000 multi-disciplinary specialists we can bring the best of Beca to our clients. With our purpose – to make everyday better, and our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sitting at the heart of everything we do, we can truly realise our vision of ‘Creative people together transforming our world’.

The Opportunity

While water is the world’s most precious resource, at BecaHunterH2O, our people are our most precious resource. We are passionate about what we do and the culture we have developed. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas, strategies and client solutions will be. 

We are looking for an experienced Civil Designer/Drafter to join our current group of passionate engineers, designers and project managers.

Key Responsibilities

·     Import & manipulate survey data.

·     Produce detailed civil drawings/models including site layouts, earthworks, stormwater, below ground piping and road designs.

·       Export bulk earthwork and material quantities.

·       Collaborate with civil engineers to deliver plans for construction.

·         Support project teams with documentation, revisions and coordination of drawings/models.

·       Establishing & maintaining design templates and drawing standards.

The roles can be offered on a permanent full or part time basis as we encourage our people to find an arrangement that works for them.

This role can be based at: Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle or Brisbane.

About you
You’ll be seeking fulfilment through autonomy, career flexibility, and working for a business that provides purpose and relevance in what you do. With outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence and drive successful project outcomes, you’ll have experience working in a consulting environment, delivering projects as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-office team. 

Your ideal skills and expertise: 

• Proficient in relevant CAD software, Autodesk Civil 3D (Civil role) & Autodesk Plant 3D (Mechanical role), a strong understanding of Autocad is essential for both roles.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment and/or conveyance design. 
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety in design, constructability, operational practices, and relevant Australian standards and WSAA codes. 
• Relevant TAFE qualifications, diploma, or degree in drafting, engineering, or design
• Understanding of risk management and the ability to identify project and design-related risks. 
• Commitment to working safely and within the company’s HSEQ systems. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across a multidisciplinary team. 
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for engaging with a broad range of audiences. 
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required. 

You love to learn and in turn share knowledge.  You are a Designer/Drafter, passionate about your work and have a keen interest in the water sector combined with a passion for design and problem-solving with an enquiring mind, ability to problem solve, and think laterally. 

How you work is also important to us – we will value your enthusiasm and motivation to continue to learn from your peers and more senior members of the team.

What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
• Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
• Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation - work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potential.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Who is Beca?

Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee-owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4000 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients.

At Beca we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible. Our size and agility mean you’re not just on the fringes; you’re making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up.

As a people-focused business, we understand that work-life balance means a lot of different things to different people and that it’s not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities in the Beca team. 

Ready to Be involved. Be heard. Belong? / Apply now

If you want to make every day better, apply online today!  You can find out more about our people and projects by visiting www.beca.com