Senior Structural Designer - Tekla And Concrete

Technical Resources; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Resources in Australia is seeking a Structural Designer / Modeller to deliver detailed 3D models and fabrication-ready drawings for heavy industrial projects.

You will specialise in Tekla Structures and Tekla Structural Designer for concrete and steel, coordinate multi-disciplinary BIM, and ensure compliance with Australian Standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Structural Designer or Drafter in heavy industrial/mining sectors.
• Expertise in reinforced concrete detailing and steel connections.
• Proficient in Tekla Structures and Tekla Structural Designer.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and project specs.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and drawings using Tekla Structures.
• Develop RCC and steel design drawings, schedules.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary BIM models to avoid clashes.
• Support procurement, fabrication, and site construction stages.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Multitask effectively

Tekla Structures

Tekla Structural Designer

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

Associate degree / Advanced Diploma in structural drafting/design

Tools

Tekla Structures

Tekla Structural Designer

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description: Structural Designer (Tekla & Concrete)

Role Overview

• Position Title: Structural Designer / Structural Modeller (Tekla & Concrete)
• Industry Focus: Mining, Minerals Processing, Resources, and Heavy Industrial Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• 3D Modelling & Design: Produce detailed 3D structural models and design documentation using Tekla Structures and Tekla Structural Designer.
• Concrete & Steel Documentation: Develop comprehensive structural steel and reinforced concrete (RCC) design drawings, general arrangements, reinforcement detailing, and schedules.
• BIM & Multi-Disciplinary Coordination: Coordinate 3D models across civil, structural, mechanical, and piping elements to eliminate spatial clashes.
• Client & Code Compliance: Ensure all designs align with relevant Australian Standards, strict project specifications, and industrial client requirements.
• Technical Support: Provide drafting and design input to support the procurement, fabrication, and site construction phases.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record as a Structural Designer or Drafter within the heavy industrial, mining, or resource sectors.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures for detailing/modelling and Tekla Structural Designer for concrete and steel design.
  • General familiarity with broader 3D CAD/BIM platforms such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of reinforced concrete detailing, heavy equipment foundation design, structural steel connections, and material take-offs.
• Education: Relevant associate degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent technical trade qualification in structural drafting/design.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced consulting environment.