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We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.\nInfrastructure\nAt SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.\nThe role\nWe are seeking an experienced Associate Engineer - Dams & Hydropower to act as Site Lead Design Engineer as the representative of the Design Partner of an alliance for the construction works of a significant dam improvement project in Queensland, based in the Toowoomba region.\nThis will be minimum two-year contract and based on site.\nThe construction includes embankment dam crest raising, free flow ogee spillway with chute and basin widening plus related works such as roads, diversion etc. This role will be supported by at least three construction phase supervision staff, providing coverage across key design aspects including structural, geotechnical, and geological considerations. In addition, the role will be further supported by the design discipline leads based in their respective home offices, who will also attend site on an ad hoc basis as required.\nAs the Site Representative of the Design Partner of the Alliance you will provide:\nReviewing completed works and confirming that they have been delivered in accordance with the design intent and technical specifications.\nProviding responses to design queries from the Contractor regarding design changes or site adaptations, with support from both the site team and the head office team.\nWorking collaboratively with the Contractor to ensure the design is fully and correctly implemented on site.\nSupporting and assisting the Contractor in addressing construction methods and decisions where design considerations are involved.\nYou will possess:\n12+ years’ experience in a relevant field of expertise (embankment dam and related structures, construction/design)\nA degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Dams , Structural Engineering or related discipline\nPrevious site experience is essential\nHow to apply\nAll applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the \"Apply Now\" link below and follow the prompts.\nFor a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please \nAll recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.\nAt Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. 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