Daron Kraatz
Principal Civil Engineer
Qualifications & Affiliations
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Queensland Institute of Technology
- Graduate Diploma of Management, Deakin University/Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists & Managers, Australia
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ 4458)
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
- Member, Institution of Engineers, Australia (MIEAust)
- National Professional Engineers Register (NPER)
Work History
| 2008 - present | Principal Civil Engineer, Bligh Tanner, Brisbane |
| 2002 - 2008 | Senior Civil Engineer, Bligh Tanner, Brisbane |
| 1994 - 2002 | Engineering Design Manager, Jensen Bowers Consulting Engineers, Brisbane |
| 1992 - 1994 | Senior Civil Engineer, Jensen Bowers Consulting Engineers, Brisbane |
| 1991 - 1992 | Senior Civil Engineer, Robert Bird & Partners, Brisbane |
| 1990 | Design Engineer, Sir William Halcrow & Partners, London |
| 1984 - 1989 | Design Engineer, Rod Tate & Partners, Maroochydore |
| 1981 - 1984 | Graduate Civil Engineer, Bennett & Francis, Brisbane |
Practice Areas
- Building Structures
- Land and Infrastructure Development
- Civil engineering design
- Water-sensitive urban design (WSUD)
- Sustainable design
- Roads, streets, pathways and stormwater drainage
- Services and public utilities
- Development feasibility and cost estimates
- Development applications and approvals
- Environmental Planning
- Integrated Water Management
Key Projects

Daron Kraatz
I think it's the quality of the work we do that distinguishes us in the market. We don't compromise quality for profit. We compete on service and reputation rather than price. We don't take a back seat. We collaborate and contribute. We work hard to ensure we get the best outcome for the client and project. We do the job correctly, to the highest standard.
The work we do is varied. And much of it cutting-edge—challenging, highly specialised projects requiring particular expertise. We're known for working at the cutting edge in a range of fields. Most of our work is repeat work. We're automatically part of many architectural teams.
