Senior Structural Engineer - Power Substations & Structures

Downer

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Career growth framework

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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.