Design Engineer

7 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here**

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We also offer:

- Travel discounts available
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Free carparking available at the office with plenty of public transport nearby

Have a look at our other great benefits here

**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

The geometric designer / CAD Draughtsperson provides industry good practice to deliver comprehensive geometric design, construction drawings, estimates and CAD drafting, ranging from concept to detailed construction and as-built, in a timely and coordinated manner as required. The typical range of works include (but not limited to) survey drawings, rural and urban pavement rehabilitations, pavement designs, kerb and channel / footpath renewals, minor structures, minor safety improvements, stormwater renewals and temporary works drafting.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

To be successful in this role you will have the following **Key Desired Attributes**:

- Work closely and co-operatively with external and internal customers, to understand their needs and develop solutions which meet these needs.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external customers, customer’s representatives, colleagues, field staff, suppliers and others as required.
- Have a pragmatic and flexible approach with a “can do” attitude.
- Continue to learn and develop in your field of expertise as well as expanding into other Operational Areas within Downer.

Essential to have the following Qualifications and Experience:

- Proven industry experience and knowledge - minimum 2 years
- Essential to have proven successful technical ability in CAD design packages across municipal local authority works and utilities work. Experience and knowledge in NZTA highway and/or Local Authority design is desirable.
- Appropriate Driver’s Licence/s (Minimum Class 1)
- Clear demonstration of a collaborative approach and relationship building ability.
- Ability and willingness to work unsupervised in different locations pertaining to job flexibility (and field activities when required) across numerous contracts.
- Drive, responsiveness, and ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders, and organise critical time effectively, to enable service delivery teams to meet deadlines and achieve target results across a multitude of programmed and emergency works.

**Key result areas will include**:

- **Geometric Design and Technical Support**:Complete geometric designs as required using industry good practice and relevant design guidelines
- **CAD Drafting**:Provide CAD drafting to various parts of the business including small structural, civil and temporary works.
- **People Management & Development**:Participate in on-the-job development/training
- **Client Management**: Develop relationships with client representatives as per Customer Engagement plan or when the opportunity arises, anticipating and resolving issues, and ensuring effective customer and client service.
- **Safety, Environment, Quality & Risk Management (Zero Harm)**:Support, implement and adhere to H&S policies and procedures. Support a culture that supports and maintains zero harm, environmental and sustainability practice and management.
- **Other Duties**:Undertake other duties as required by management to complete a project or task for which you are appropriately skilled or qualified,

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply


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