Senior Structural Engineer

Work Initiatives; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia is seeking a Senior Design Engineer - Structural to lead the Central Design Team. You will deliver safe, compliant engineering solutions across sugar, bioethanol, cogeneration and transport operations, mentoring engineers and influencing major projects.

The role can be based at our Townsville office or one of our manufacturing sites, with flexibility for full-time or part-time arrangements for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• RPEQ registration or ability to obtain registration.
• Significant structural engineering experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, safety in design, and compliance.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design activities ensuring compliance with design legislation.
• Apply risk assessment methods and hierarchy of controls in design phases.
• Drive collaboration and innovation across cross-functional teams.
• Challenge technical requirements and identify cost-efficient solutions.
• Develop relationships with internal/external stakeholders and consultants.

Skills

Structural engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring engineers

Risk assessment & safety in design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP

Structural analysis software

Job description

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

About the Role

As a Senior Design Engineer - Structural, you will play a key role within Wilmar Sugar & Renewables' Central Design Team, providing technical leadership and expert structural engineering support across our sugar manufacturing, bioethanol, cogeneration and transport operations. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants and international design teams, you will lead the delivery of safe, compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions that support the long‑term sustainability and performance of our assets. This role offers the opportunity to influence major projects, mentor emerging engineers and contribute to the ongoing development of engineering capability across the business. The position can be based at one of our manufacturing sites or within our Townsville office and may be considered on a full‑time or flexible part‑time basis for the right candidate

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure structural design activities are undertaken in accordance with RPEQ and other design legislative compliance requirements across the business.
• Utilise risk assessment methodologies and the hierarchy of controls to effectively mitigate business risk throughout the design phase.
• Contribute to a high‑performance culture where teams strive to continuously improve through collaboration and innovation.
• Challenge technical requirements and identify innovative solutions to deliver cost effective design solutions.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships that support challenging our technical requirements and identifying innovative design solutions.

About you

You are a highly experienced Structural or Civil Engineer with a passion for delivering practical, safe and innovative engineering solutions. With strong technical expertise and a collaborative leadership style, you enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders and mentoring the next generation of engineers. Whether seeking a full‑time opportunity or a flexible part‑time arrangement, you are motivated by the chance to make a meaningful impact across a large and diverse manufacturing business.

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• RPEQ registration (or the ability to obtain registration).
• Significant structural engineering experience within manufacturing, heavy industry, sugar, mining, resources or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards, legislation, safety in design principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience using structural analysis and design software programs, supported by excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience within the sugar, bioethanol, renewable energy, or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing and coordinating external engineering consultants and design contractors.
• Project management experience with a proven ability to deliver engineering projects within scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers, with the ability to provide technical leadership in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience working with rail infrastructure, industrial structures, or large‑scale plant assets.
• Experience with SAP and engineering quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.

Recruitment Process

Applications are assessed independently and on their individual merits against the requirements of the advertised role.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be required to –

• Complete interviews, assessments, reference checks and verification of qualifications, licences and work rights.
• Successful candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete any role‑specific pre‑employment checks, which may include a pre‑employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
• A National Police Check and other compliance requirements.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the job ads expiry, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Wilmar that align with your skills and experience.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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