Civil Designer | Minerals & Metals - Projects

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  For over 60 years, from study through start-up, at pace and at scale supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly.

We pride ourselves in our capability and position to leverage local project delivery and global expertise to bring the best solutions forward across the life cycle of mining projects. With presence across the globe we are active in leading the way from front end conceptual studies through to EPCM delivery in Cooper, Rare earths, Nickel, Gold, Lithium etc

Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world.

Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment

Reporting to the Functional Manager within Civil, you will join an Australia wide team that is based in Perth & Brisbane. Our teams work collaboratively across a diverse range of engineering packages from conceptual studies through to EPCM delivery for local & international developments.

Our M&M team are successfully underway in delivery critical engineering design to multiple major greenfield developments both international and locally. In this role you this role will see you join a dedicated project team, working on Australia’s leading greenfield critical minerals sector. Working with clients expanding and leading the way both in Australia & northern Hemisphere. 

With detailed design underway, these projects provide experience in packages of scale, complexity and design of advanced processing methodologies to deliver optimal extraction. Every day these projects will offer you variety in your work whilst being a part of an industry Teir 1 mining projects

In this role, you will be supporting delivery of engineering. As part of this role, key accountabilities will include: -

• Detailed layout, design and production of drawings encompassing all aspects of a project design and/or construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements. 
• Provision of Inter-discipline liaison, support and timely transfer of information working collaboratively to engineering scope deliverables, 
• Review and processing of vendor data and drawings. 
• Assist in checking of study and project drawings, alongside development of estimates.
• Develop understanding of relevant engineering and HSES procedures and standards, championing a commitment to safety in all aspects. 
• Be proactive in building a team environment, aligning to Wood vision and values

 At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

About You

This opportunity is looking for those who are interested in building their engineering careers in resources sector, ready to take on their next challenge working with global leading large-scale projects & portfolio engineering support for sustaining capital work programs.   

You will have: 

• Diploma in Civil Design or tenure in relevant design experience within the resources sector, particularly within processing plants facilities.
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs 
• Understanding of Australian and common international standards and regulatory authority requirements in the relevant processing sector 
• Prior exposure to working with industry standard software (Microstation Bentley /Open Open Roads) across 2d and 3d design. would be attractive but not essential. 
• Passionate about career development & growth, displaying ability to work in an agile & dynamic environment
• A commitment to upholding and driving HSE standards personally and professionally.
• An understanding and exposure to Australian & international standards and regulatory authority requirements

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.   

Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs. 

WOOD provides a comprehensive, flexible, competitive benefit program for our employees inclusive of 

• Wide range of benefits across Financial Health, Career Support, Wellbeing & Flexible working arrangements
• Global opportunities for career development, in addition to company supported education pathways for your career growth.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.