Senior Structural Engineer – Bridges & Civil Infrastructure

Ghd; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Queensland is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Bridges team, ideally based in Cairns. You will deliver practical structural solutions across bridges, transport, water, and civil infrastructure throughout Queensland, taking meaningful ownership of project delivery and mentoring junior engineers.

You will collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, guiding technical quality and contributing to new project opportunities while supporting regional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience as a Structural Engineer.
• Membership of Engineers Australia and Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland preferred, or equivalent accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the analysis, design and documentation of bridges and other civil structures.
• Deliver projects from concept and detailed design through to construction support and site activities.
• Work across a varied portfolio including road and rail bridges, marine infrastructure, water-retaining structures, culverts and related public infrastructure.
• Undertake condition assessments and develop strengthening, rehabilitation and asset-upgrade solutions.
• Coordinate structural inputs across multidisciplinary projects and work closely with engineers, designers, clients and contractors.
• Manage technical quality, budgets, programmes and project risks within your area of responsibility.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to proposals and new project opportunities.
• Provide guidance, technical review and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Structural analysis

Bridge design

Project coordination

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

GHD in Queensland is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Bridges team, ideally based in Cairns. You will deliver practical structural solutions across bridges, transport, water, and civil infrastructure throughout Queensland, taking meaningful ownership of project delivery and mentoring junior engineers.

You will collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, guiding technical quality and contributing to new project opportunities while supporting regional growth