Ekistica (www.ekistica.com.au) is a professional advisory and technical consultancy firm based in Central Australia with extensive experience delivering innovative solutions to the complex challenges of remote area infrastructure development, across Australia, the Pacific, South Asia and beyond.

Wholly owned by the Indigenous controlled Centre for Appropriate Technology Ltd, and with a heritage of working with remote and regional communities that spans over forty years, our vision is a world where location is no longer a barrier to good technical outcomes: where the appropriation of technology enables people, communities and businesses to reach their full potential. We pursue this by providing high quality, independent technical advisory, design engineering and project delivery services to a wide range of national and international clients that include development banks/organisations, utilities, remote community service organisations, start-ups, investment firms and government.

You will work alongside our dynamic team of more than twenty-five professional engineers, project managers, engagement specialists and data analysts, in both lead and support capacities, to deliver an exciting and challenging suite of projects such as infrastructure, masterplanning and essential services in remote Indigenous communities, off-grid and utility scale renewable energy systems and water rehabilitation projects.

A entry-level engineer (mechanical or environmental) with at least 2 years Australian industry experience, you will share our passion for helping develop regional and remote areas and have a desire to make a difference. With a broad range of project experience, including engineering design and project management, you will work collaboratively with our clients and other team members to bring ideas and projects to life.

Your capabilities will include:

Assessing the condition of water assets and identifying the contamination risks in regional communities across the Northern Territory.

Conducting service calculations for proposed sites and engaging with relevant service providers.

Analysing technical water documents such as bore reports, hydrogeology studies and water quality data.

Using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop site masterplans, site service plans and finished floor plan.

Ensuring that Australian Standards are being met by checking the site road turning circles and easements are adequate.

Managing the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Selection Criteria:

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications and attributes:

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or environmental engineering

Minimum relevant experience of 2-years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Experienced in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Proficiency in using NR maps and Know Your Bore.

Demonstrated ability to comprehend and communicate commercial, economic, policy, and technical challenges and opportunities relevant within the renewable energy sector.

Demonstrated project management capability, including an understanding of project management processes, drivers, related controls and scope management.

Effective written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact with different stakeholders and people of diverse cultures.

How to apply:

If you are interested in supporting the development of an exciting range of projects across regional and remote areas, please provide a written response addressed to the General Manager Operations at [email protected] by Friday, 25 May 2025, including:

A cover letter outlining your experience and capabilities and how they align to the position requirements, what interests you professionally, and what you believe you can bring to the company.

A copy of your CV.