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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA APRIL 2008 |
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Senior Engineer - Geotechnical |
| Position Code: | 2140 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Planning and conducting Engineering projects of a complex nature in order to meet clients requirements. |
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Reports To
Associate or above. |
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Supervises
Experienced Engineers, Engineers, Graduate Engineers. May have additional professional and non-professional staff supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Developing and maintaining relationships with clients.
Assuming responsibility for management of small, medium and possibly large scale projects. This will include: cost estimates, tender submissions, technical documentation, project scheduling and meeting deadlines and budgets.
Applying a deeper understanding of Engineering principles to devise and deliver practical and economical solutions to problems.
Planning and resourcing projects.
Preparing client reports.
Assisting in the management and training of staff including selection and remuneration.
Contributing to the overall management and profitability of the discipline.
Effectively managing resources, including staff.
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Key Skills
Ability to interpret and communicate information of a more complex nature.
Customer service orientation.
Proven project management skills (achieving prescribed budget, timeframe and customer requirements).
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Internal Contacts
Engineers at all levels, other work units, Management. |
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External Contacts
Customers, Suppliers. |
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Typical Experience
6 - 8 years relevant professional experience coupled with a Degree in Engineering, leading to membership of IE Australia or equivalent. |
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Other Comments
Usually requires knowledge of more than one discipline of Engineering or specialist knowledge in a specific discipline. |
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