Professional Engineers (Bridges & Structures) x 2

About us:
Established in 1960, the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) is a national interest, applied research organisation. We are the enablers of next-generation development of transportation, across Australia and globally.

We seek to attract world-class experts to add to our existing pool of intellectual excellence. We want the best of the best to join us in our vision; to drive innovation to deliver an adaptable connected future for all Australians. We are growing our intellectual base by building our capacity in fields of critical importance to the road and transport industry, recognising that there are some significant emerging challenges that require deep thinkers, who can provide solutions to complex problems.

As one of our team, you will work alongside internationally recognised experts, and assist in the discovery and creation of new innovations as part of our journey and mission.

Our workplace:
ARRB is a dynamic and vibrant organisation providing exciting opportunities for people to do great things, to tackle the big research questions, and to see the fruits of that research being practically applied.

Our staff operate within a contemporary workplace with multi-disciplinary teams with highly evolved skills. Here, innovation can be fostered and nurtured - enabling true collaboration.

About the role and you:
We seek two ambitious and creative Professional level Engineers (Structures) to join our Fortitude Valley, QLD office. If you are fresh thinking, intelligent and eager to begin your career in our dynamic, progressive and supportive environment look no further!

ARRB’s Future Transport Infrastructure team is a specialised department offering infrastructure asset management services and advanced research to a range of public and private clients. The team has worked on key projects in Queensland and nationally and is a recognised leader in the field.

This successful candidates will have an understanding of Structures but also have done some developmental work in the Asset Management space – finding better ways to manage assets. Some experience with data analysis and management will also come highly regarded.

In this position you will:
• Assist in the delivery of highway structures asset management professional services including:
o Inspection and reporting
o Maintenance recommendation
o Maintenance specification
o Load rating assessment
• Assist in the delivery of research projects through ongoing research agreements (Austroads, TMR’s NACoE)
• Contribute to bids and tender responses
• Continue to develop your own professional expertise and understanding of specialisation.

We seek an individual who has:
• Civil Engineering degree with up to 3 to 5+ years relevant working experience (Masters / PhD would be highly regarded but is not essential)
• Willingness to travel locally and nationally for short periods of time
• Valid driver’s license or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Bridge Inspections
• Working knowledge of Structural Engineering
• Working knowledge of Asset Management
• Well developed analytical and technical skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to manage own time to achieve key milestones while adhering to tight deadlines
• Strong team work skills.

What we offer:
An exciting, dynamic and collaborative workplace with challenging roles, where your skills, knowledge and experience will be recognised and respected, including:
• Opportunities to contribute to high-profile and interesting projects
• A healthy work-life balance, with flexible arrangements for accruing time off
• Strong support for career development and further study
• A competitive salary & staff benefits
• A state-of-the-art work campus, ping pong tables, bicycle facilities, flexible working times, and with Activity based working arrangements
• Access to paid parental leave
• Potential salary packaging benefits available
• Additional leave days over end-of-year holiday period

To be considered:
Please press the "APPLY" button in this job advertisement. Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, please contact Human Resources in Melbourne.