STRUCTURAL INGENEER

Job Description

Duties and responsabilities:

• Undertake and lead assignments in Australia and overseas
• Undertake structural design and analysis using design software across a broad range of structural types and using various international standards
• Deliver engineering solutions and reporting results to managers and clients
• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines/teams
• Assist with coordinating design as part of an internal team and liaising with external associated professionals and our clients
• Support the development and maintenance of a high level of technical capability to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary
• Adopt procedures for standardisation and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in the service delivery of the Company’s technical work product
• Implement and adhere to Company procedures and best practice in the management, delivery and administration of Services
• Uphold the Company Health & Safety and Environment Policies across all activities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

Qualifications

• A degree qualified Civil Engineer.
• Experience of hands-on structural engineering design and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, including finite element analysis, advanced numerical modelling, structural design, construction engineering, and data interpretation.
• Experience delivering structural analysis, finite element modelling, and design verification for major transport infrastructure projects, including bridges, tunnelling works, retaining structures, and temporary works.
• Experience developing and reviewing analytical models to assess structural stability, strength, and serviceability of reinforced concrete, steel, precast, and geotechnical structures.
• Experience undertaking independent technical reviews and design checks for complex infrastructure assets and construction support systems.
• Contributed to design optimisation and value engineering initiatives, improving constructability and efficient use of materials.
• Experience reviewing engineering calculations, reinforcement detailing, bar bending schedules, and construction drawings to ensure technical quality and compliance.
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards and other relevant national and international design standards, contracts, and methodologies.
• Experience using structural analysis software and designing structural elements in steel, concrete, and composite materials.
• Experience on large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects (c. AUD $200m+).
• Experience in the design and construction engineering of rail projects.
• Project management experience on major infrastructure, industry, or energy projects.

Competencies:

• Technical: Strong problem-solving and design skills, with the ability to deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with internal teams and external clients at all levels, with strong report-writing skills.
• Critical thinking and delivery: Responds quickly to changing circumstances while maintaining focus on priorities, deadlines and quality.
• Teamwork and mentoring: Works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and independently, while supporting the development of engineers and technicians.
• Business acumen: Results-focused, with the ability to work to agreed targets, priorities and delivery expectations.

IT Skills :

• Must have experience in structural analysis/finite element software particularly, Midas
• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities (particularly Excel
• Programming / scripting knowledge

Additional Information

• Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity and commitment to own development
• A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude
• Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps
• Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs
• Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance