Senior Engineer - Structural

DRA APAC; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Modern Perth CBD office

Flexible start/finish times

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

DRA Global is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to deliver practical, safe structural engineering solutions from concept through detailed design. You will collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.

You will lead small project teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure designs comply with Australian standards. Experience on mining projects, strong communication, and a collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in detailed design engineering for mining projects.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles: statics, dynamics, stability and materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed structural designs, calculations, specs and technical docs.
• Undertake structural analysis/design using Strand7 and SpaceGass.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural requirements.
• Lead small project teams and mentor juniors.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to develop practical solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and QA processes.
• Ensure compliance with Australian standards and codes.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Strand7

SpaceGass

Job description

About DRA Global

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA's teams have deep expertise in mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure including water and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America and Asia-Pacific.

The Role – Senior Structural Engineer

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering practical, safe and efficient structural engineering solutions from concept through detailed design. You'll collaborate closely with project teams, clients and stakeholders while contributing to high-quality project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed structural designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Undertake structural analysis and design using industry-leading software including Strand7 and SpaceGass.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate structural requirements into project delivery.
• Lead small project teams and support the delivery of assigned work packages.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, lessons learned workshops and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards, codes and regulatory requirements.

About You

You are an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for delivering quality engineering outcomes.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree qualification in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Approximately 8+ years of experience within a detailed design engineering environment working on mineral processing and mining projects.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles including statics, dynamics, structural stability and mechanics of materials.
• Experience analysing and designing structural systems for safety, durability and efficiency.
• Proficiency with Strand7 and SpaceGass.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support and mentor others.
• Membership with Engineers Australia or a similar professional body is desirable.
• RPEQ (or working towards obtaining registration) is highly regarded.

Here at DRA, we offer:

• Competitive and above market salary packages with regular market analysis.
• Modern Perth CBD office with convenient access to end of trip facilities.
• Flexible start and finish times supporting work life balance.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive team environment.

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our commitment to equal opportunity and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.