Undergraduate Civil + Water Engineer | Brisbane

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Bligh Tanner is a structural, façade, civil, environmental and water engineering consultancy. Our team have been responsible for some of Queensland’s most innovative and complex engineering projects, from multimillion-dollar special structures, through to world leading integrated water management systems. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that are personally rewarding and make a significant contribution to our society and the environment.  

As part of our team, you will be part of one of Brisbane’s most highly awarded engineering practices and work alongside recognised industry leaders.  At our core we are a company built around our culture and our people. We are inclusive, collaborative and believe in working together to solve complex problems.

We seek to attract and retain the best talent available and invest in their development to ensure they have the training, tools and resources they need to perform at their potential.  We expect staff to become leaders in their fields, and we motivate and retain employees by providing a sense of genuine autonomy, mastery and purpose in their work.

The Bligh Tanner team members:

• are high performing individuals who operate well under pressure

• are collaborative rather than competitive 

• are inquisitive and seek to learn and evolve

• are solution-focused and display high integrity and resilience in dealing with unexpected challenges 

• welcome the opportunity to lead or contribute to projects

• have an attitude that no task is above or below them 

• have autonomy and a flexible work environment based on trust instead of rules 

We offer competitive salaries with substantial profit sharing, flexible working conditions and open access to the business and industry leaders. We invest in the training and development of our people, and support developing specialist skills and project management skills. We create opportunities for people to take on leadership roles in projects.

+ The Role

We are looking for someone with initiative, who has a keen interest in innovative engineering, competent in key areas of practice and an interest In building capacity to manage small to medium projects with a focus on client satisfaction. You will be mentored by highly experienced engineers and will benefit from access to a broad range of project opportunities. This particular role will initially focus on developing engineering designs using 3D design and visualisation software.

This challenging role will vary from time to time based on the needs of our clients and the strategic direction of the business.

We are looking for someone with an interest in stormwater and flooding, and with broader interests in integrated water management, waterway restoration, environmental engineering and climate change adaptation.  

The ideal candidate will be willing to develop, the following capabilities:

• Flood modelling 

• Water sensitive urban design

• Stormwater management

• Water balance assessments

• Waterway restoration

• Integrated water management 

• Erosion and sediment control

• General civil engineering

+ Selection Criteria

• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to explain engineering principles in plain English. 

• A passion for design, innovation, and sustainability.

• Civil or environmental engineering degree, strong undergraduate results, and relevant work experience.

• A strong aptitude for technology and software.

+ What we think is important

• Professional approach to work

• Balanced approach to life

• Clear career aspirations

• Positive contributor to a small team work environment

• Client-focused

• Confident

• Hold safety as a personal core value 

+ Life At Bligh Tanner

We have strong values tied to our people, our work and our conscience. We are collaborative, inquisitive, and hardworking. We want to ensure our people have everything they need to be successful professionally and personally. We invest in training and development of all people we hire. We also understand the demands of a busy life and offer flexibility to how you work appropriate to your role. 

We’re a team that share the wins, share the work, and celebrate the milestones. We enjoy regular team lunches, morning tea, ice cream Fridays and social activities. 

+ Applications may include:

1. A one-minute video pitch.

2. A one page covering letter summarising why you are the right person for this role

3. A succinct response (200 words max) to each of the selection criteria

4. An up to date CV