About Us

Knight Piésold is a specialised international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. We are proud of the longstanding relationships we have with our clients and delivery of exceptional services on a global scale.

The Role

We are currently seeking to appoint a Civil Designer to join our Melbourne Team. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Civil Designer will contribute to delivering innovative solutions in all facets of tailings storage facilities and other earth structures. The role will suit an experienced Civil 3D Designer who has worked on civil projects for mining clients.  Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• Tailings beach modelling.
• 3D Civil design of embankments and other earth structures, civil structures and roads.
• Coordinate and plan the work of design and documentation resources.
• Undertake material take-off and develop schedules of Quantities.
• Produce design drawings and documentation in accordance with established company design and drafting standards.
• Working with and providing support to other members of the group as well as mentoring of junior staff, as required.

Please note this role is based in our Melbourne Office therefore relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be degree qualified in Civil Engineering or associated qualification in civil design, and will possess:

• 7 to 10 years’ relevant experience working on tailings/mine waste related projects locally or internationally, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake engineering design.
• Demonstrated AutoCAD and Civil 3D capability in drafting and detailing civil projects within a consulting environment.
• Ability to coordinate and plan the work of design and documentation resources.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people at all levels.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

What We Offer

Knight Piésold offer excellent remuneration packages and a competitive range of benefits including:

• Generous performance bonus incentive programs.
• Subsidised gym memberships/ fitness classes.
• Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills.
• Referral bonuses; and
• Early access to long service leave.

If you believe you have most of the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter to recruitment.au@knightpiesold.com.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a civil designer?
• Which of the following CAD software do you have experience with?

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