About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

With a wave of major projects on the horizon, we're expanding our digital capability in Queensland! We're calling on passionate Digital Engineers ready for a fresh challenge - and a lifestyle upgrade.

A Digital Engineer provides digital modelling development, review and execution support across the construction lifecycle. This role provides you with the opportunity to work as part of a high-performing Digital team to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects for leading clients and directly support the delivery of the project’s digital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will adjust with the opportunities and growth in the region, but generally include:

• Support the executing of the Project’s Digital Strategy
• Digital Model Authoring, Management and, Process Automation
• Digital Model Federation and Auditing
• Digital Model Management and Progress Tracking
• Digital Reporting against the Digital Delivery Plan
• Stakeholder Engagement – Client, Designers, Construction teams etc.
• Continuous Improvement
• Digital Risk and Issue Reporting

About you

• Strong understanding and application of model-based engineering concepts (including digital model authoring, federation, sequencing, and quantification), and their value in the construction process.
• The ability to solve complex problems through application of analytical and critical thinking.
• A quality focused mindset which drives the ongoing review of scope requirements and the management, reporting and escalation of risks and issues.
• A strong understanding of engineering safety in design, as well as policy, procedures, and regulation as they relate to digital in construction.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnering skills with demonstrated ability to influence and gain credibility with project teams, and delivery partners.
• Collaborate with other Digital Engineering resources and Design Consultant Partners to ensure digital models meet the brief and satisfy technical, quality and regulatory requirements.
• An understanding of construction environment and sustainability management, in particular, carbon impact optimisation and analysis.

Experience and qualifications

• The level of the role will be aligned with your experience. Successful candidates will have >2 years of demonstrable experience in a digital engineering role on major design and construction projects.
• Degree qualified in a technical based subject or Associate Diploma in an Engineering or Design Discipline (Architecture / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / GIS) or other tertiary qualification in a related field.
• BIM/DE Certification or working towards other related professional certifications is desired.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.