Senior Structural Engineer

Downer; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Career growth framework

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design, analysis, verification and construction support of steel and concrete structures for major power infrastructure projects in Melbourne. You will work with civil, geotechnical, and construction teams to manage deliverables from feasibility through commissioning, providing expert advice and guiding designers and subcontractors.

The role involves site activities, design reviews, Safety in Design workshops and value engineering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project delivery experience in the power industry, including substation and transmission structural design.
• Demonstrated capability in structural steel, reinforced concrete and foundation design.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical report interpretation, foundation selection, substation structures, transformer compounds and oil containment systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review calculations, engineering reports, specifications, scopes of work, bills of quantities, drawings and 3D model outputs.
• Coordinate structural interfaces with civil, geotechnical, primary, secondary and construction disciplines.
• Manage design packages to meet project schedule, budget, quality and client requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, multidisciplinary workshops, Safety in Design activities and risk assessments.
• Undertake site inspections and condition assessments, and provide engineering support during construction and commissioning.
• Conduct design checks and peer reviews, maintain QA requirements and embed lessons learned into future projects.

Skills

Structural design

Project delivery

QA & safety

Zero Harm

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGASS

STAAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer Downer•Melbourne, VIC, AU

Job Description

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to be based in Melbourne and to lead the design, analysis, verification and construction support of steel and concrete structures across major power infrastructure projects. Working closely with civil, geotechnical, primary, secondary and construction teams, you will manage structural deliverables from feasibility and tender through detailed design, construction and commissioning. This is a hands‑on technical role with the opportunity to provide expert advice, guide designers and subcontractors, support site activities and contribute to design reviews, Safety in Design workshops and value engineering initiatives.

• Prepare and review calculations, engineering reports, specifications, scopes of work, bills of quantities, drawings and 3D model outputs.
• Coordinate structural interfaces with civil, geotechnical, primary, secondary and construction disciplines.
• Manage design packages to meet project schedule, budget, quality and client requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, multidisciplinary workshops, Safety in Design activities and risk assessments.
• Undertake site inspections and condition assessments, and provide engineering support during construction and commissioning.
• Conduct design checks and peer reviews, maintain QA requirements and embed lessons learned into future projects.

What we are looking for

• 10+ years of project delivery experience in the power industry, including substation and transmission structural design
• Demonstrated capability in structural steel, reinforced concrete and foundation design
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical report interpretation, foundation selection, substation structures, transformer compounds and oil containment systems
• Experience using structural analysis software such as SpaceGASS, STAAD or equivalent, with exposure to CAD platforms including MicroStation and AutoCAD
• A thorough, detail-focused approach and a strong commitment to Zero Harm, quality and fit-for-purpose engineering

What we offer

• Flexible working environment
• Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
• Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
• Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
• Work for a major ASX-listed company

About Energy & Utilities...

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans‑Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.