Senior Structural Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave up to 4 weeks

Learning and development programs

Mentoring and development

Employee wellbeing programs

Professional memberships support

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects in water infrastructure, industrial and civil structures within our Community Development team.

You will design, document, mentor junior staff, prepare reports, and provide construction phase services including inspections in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• CPEng qualification is advantageous.
• Experience with water infrastructure and civil/industrial structures.
• Proficiency in structural design software SPACEGASS, Strand7, RAPT, STAAD Pro, Inducta.

Responsibilities

• Design and document structural solutions for water infrastructure, industrial and civil structures.
• Provide design and construction support.
• Mentor junior staff and review structural models, calculations and drawings.
• Prepare high-quality reports and construction phase services including inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Initiative

CPD commitment

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

CPEng qualification favourable

Tools

SPACEGASS

Strand7

RAPT

STAAD Pro

Inducta

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - ( 260000LG )

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Community Development team in Newcastle. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on and lead projects across a range of engineering disciplines, particularly in water infrastructure, industrial and civil structures.

Stantec's community development team are responsible for the delivery of a variety of projects across numerous disciplines and sectors of all sizes including but not limited to greenfield master planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, recreation facilities, and streetscapes. We activate urban downtowns, suburban centers, small towns, and rural areas—and the multimodal corridors that connect us to the places we work, live, and thrive.

The Senior Structural Engineer will be part of likeminded professionals delivering consulting engineering services to existing and new clients in various sectors in the local and surrounding regions.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Design and document structural engineering solutions for water infrastructure, industrial and civil structures
• Scoping, design and construction support
• Providing up to date knowledge of construction methods and materials, and their impact on design/construction.
• Delivery of practical and innovative engineering solutions for clients
• Collaborating across disciplines to deliver a complete solution to a project
• Ensuring technical work and design calculations are of the highest standard
• Mentoring junior staff in structural engineering and undertaking reviews of structural models, calculations, specifications and drawings.
• Preparing high-quality reports and other related documents.
• Carrying out construction phase services including inspections.
• Helping win work and drive a result orientated and enthusiastic culture for project delivery.
• Contributing to the growth of the company in the market place including participation in business planning activities.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Demonstrated local structural design experience in consulting engineering practice of water infrastructure, industrial and civil structures
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, other relevant qualifications and industry experience. CPEng Qualification will be looked upon favourably.
• Proven experience with structural design software such as; SPACEGASS, Strand7, RAPT, STAAD Pro, Inducta etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Well-developed interpersonal skills to develop, maintain and enhance internal and client relationships.
• Proven experience in time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development through self-study, training and seminars, and maintaining your Continual Professional Development (CPD).

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve- because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We're better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we're committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans