Mechanical Engineer

Description:

Job Opportunity
Our client is a Perth based, locally owned 26 strong multi-disciplinary infrastructure and building services consultancy. They provides Client focused engineering services design, management and advisory services both locally and nationally.
About The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Hydraulic and Fire Protection Services Engineer with local and national project experience to join and contribute to our growing team to deliver a wide of range projects with and for our clients.
The role requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a broad range of audiences, developing an understanding of industry trends, ability to interpret and apply standards, codes and local regulatory authority requirements, a team player with a positive attitude, be delivery focused to ensure repeat business.
You will be based with the team in our Perth CBD office easily accessed via public transport. The role will require occasional travel to and from sites autonomously or with team members.
Opportunity
Our client is progressive, agile and open with career development and progression and are prepared to invest in our staff's careers to assist in achieving their professional aspirations.
You must be an Australian Citizen/Resident or New Zealand Citizen currently working in Australia as Hydraulic and Fire Protection Services Engineer to be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Undertaking basic Hydraulic Services design and calculations for: Sanitary drainageWaste water treatmentStormwater drainage and disposal Stormwater harvesting Sub soil drainageDrinking water reticulation systems,Drinking water treatment systems Hot water generationHot water reticulation systemsFire hydrant systemsUndertake basic Fire Protection Services design and calculations:Fire sprinkler protection Fire hydrant and fire hose reel systems Undertake coordination with external and internal design team members and built formsInterpret and apply Clients and Stakeholders hydraulic services requirements and design guidelines where providedCommunicate with Senior and Intermediate Hydraulic and Fire Protection Services Engineers to interpret their high-level concept designs and reverse briefs, Interpreting local regulatory authorities, Plumbers Licensing Board, DFES and Water Corporation of Western Australia requirementsLiaison with Builders, Fire Contractors and Plumbers before, during and after construction through site meetings, correspondence and documentation reviews.Develop an understanding of other design team members designs and how they impact hydraulic services Participate in technical due diligence inspections assisting with input on existing hydraulic and fire services assets and infrastructureWork to agreed timelines and required deliverables to meet, and exceed Clients and Stakeholders' expectationsMaintain existing Client relationships through your performance to ensure their repeat business.
To Be Successful For This Role You'll Need
A Mechanical Engineering degree recognised by Engineers AustraliaA minimum 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in hydraulic and fire protection services design in Australia or designing to applicable Australian StandardsAssist with Plumbing Performance Solutions in accordance with the National Construction Code of Australia requirementsWorking towards understanding building classifications in the National Construction Code of Australia Volume 1Interpret and apply Plumbing Code of Australia, AS3500 Plumbing and Drainage standard all parts, AS 2118 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems all parts, AS2419 Fire Hydrants Systems all parts and AS2441 Installation of Fire Hose ReelsInterpret and apply Water Corporation of Western Australia requirements for trade waste and backflow prevention Interpret and apply DFES technical requirements for fire systemsHave the ability to interpret and modify specifications to meet project requirementsAbility to work effectively as part of a team and autonomouslyIntelligible verbal and written communication skills
Manage your time to complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously meeting internal and external deadlines
Attention to detail and ability to actively participate in QA/peer reviews with Senior Hydraulic and Fire Protection EngineersFire Hydrant Systems design experience will be favourably consideredExperience with AutoCAD and Revit Experience with Bluebeam Experience with Excel and Word