Senior Structural Engineer - Mining (Hybrid, Flexible)

WSP in Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Career development programs

Diverse projects across mining

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Perth to support its Sustaining Capital team for Tier 1 mining clients across Western Australia. You will deliver structural design for brownfield projects, assess existing structures and provide solutions, working with multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to contribute to a broad mining portfolio in a respected global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Significant experience as a Structural Engineer within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong background working within an EPCM or engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong structural steel and reinforced concrete design capability.
• Experience with materials handling infrastructure, particularly conveyors and associated structures.
• Sound knowledge of Australian structural design standards.
• Ability to work independently, undertake checking and solve complex structural problems.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with multidisciplinary and client teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering and design across brownfield mining and minerals processing projects.
• Design and check structural steelwork, reinforced concrete and foundations.
• Work across conveyors, transfer stations, crushing and screening structures, chutes, pipe racks, platforms and equipment support structures.
• Assess existing structures and develop modification, remediation and strengthening solutions.
• Provide engineering support through design, fabrication and construction and review structural models, drawings and vendor information.
• Respond to technical queries and work closely with designers, engineers, contractors and client teams.
• Check and review the work of other engineers and provide technical guidance where required.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Mining experience

EPCM experience

Conveyors knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Perth to support its Sustaining Capital team for Tier 1 mining clients across Western Australia. You will deliver structural design for brownfield projects, assess existing structures and provide solutions, working with multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to contribute to a broad mining portfolio in a respected global engineering firm.