• Flexible working | Industry benchmarked salary package | Annual salary reviews
• Collaborative team environment | Be involved in projects that provide purpose
• We offer rewarding career development | Varied scope of projects

The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee-owned, multi-discipline consultancy with nearly 50 years of experience shaping Australia’s built environment.

With over 500 people across NSW, ACT, QLD and VIC, we are a people-first business that grows by creating opportunities for our teams to build their careers alongside the business.

We are proud of our open, respectful, and supportive culture.

The projects we undertake come in all sizes across a range of sectors, including aged care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential.

The role:
Our Hydraulic and Fire Engineering Group requires a Hydraulic Engineer to join our fast-paced, Integrated Buildings Division. You will be part of a close-knit team that are dedicated to the delivery of good service and technical excellence.

This role can be based in either our Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra offices.

With projects ranging from large commercial to public and private buildings, our team is involved in wide-ranging projects, including some of the largest private and public hospital works in NSW.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Project delivery of hydraulic building services projects, heavily involved in a wide range of projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit-out, aged care and educational facilities.
• The opportunity to deliver multiple challenging projects concurrently, including multi-disciplinary projects.
• Being a mentor for junior colleagues.
• Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client's needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections.

Attributes & experience you will bring:
We are looking for someone who wants to take control of their career and can successfully operate in a highly autonomous, yet supportive, environment. The following attributes and experience are required to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience as a consulting hydraulic engineer in the Sydney building services market across aged care / fit-out / education / mixed-use / commercial projects.
• A full understanding of the BCA and relevant Australian Standards is expected: Building Code Australia and AS3500 - All parts.
• Understanding of Council approvals and Sydney Water requirements.
• Fire hydrant and fire hose reel Australian Standards. Understanding of fire sprinkler requirements desirable.
• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical) highly preferable.
• Fundamental Revit experience.
• Accountability to set goals and drive to their fulfilment.
• Strong communication skills; able to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Creative problem solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
• Highly productive with both strong team ethics and the ability to work independently.
• Work collaboratively across various functional groups.

What does working at Northrop look like to you?
At Northrop we are proud of our collaborative working environment. We are a people business and by joining Northrop you’ll be able to build and foster meaningful relationships with your colleagues, clients, and the community.

Northrop recognises that a talented and diverse workforce is fundamental to building a commercially strong and client focused organisation so candidates who can contribute to our workforce are encouraged to apply.

At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture.

• We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.
• Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).
• Salary income protection insurance.
• Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.
• We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

How to apply?
To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the “Apply” tab.

If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link:

https://v2.forms.jobadder.com/f/WzDLJEnGePglWrqXoxNZ7A32Y

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.