Senior Structural Engineer, Rail & Metro

Surbana Jurong; City of Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

SMEC invites applications for a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Rail & Metro team in Melbourne. You will work with engineers, drafters and PMs on technical design input, coordination and delivery across rail projects locally and nationally.

We seek a candidate with 6 years’ rail design experience, strong knowledge of Australian codes, and hands-on experience with structural software. The role emphasizes collaboration, initiative and delivering high-quality reports and proposals.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ design experience in rail infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated design experience using relevant structural software.
• Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards.
• Relevant Engineering qualifications – with a focus in Structural Engineering.
• Project management and hands-on experience, encompassing administrative, commercial and technical aspects.

Responsabilités

• Coordinating the structural design and documentation for various rail projects locally and nationally.
• Undertaking structural design components using software such as MIDAS, Space Gass, Autodesk and Microstran.
• Reviewing structural designs to meet technical standards and client requirements.
• Production of engineering reports and supporting tender proposals.
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Contributing to the technical success of projects and the team.

Connaissances

Rail design

Structural analysis

Project coordination

Engineering reports

Australian codes

Formation

Engineering degree in Structural

Outils

MIDAS

Space Gass

Autodesk

Microstran

Description du poste

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation. With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Rail & Metro team in Melbourne. Working with a specialist team of Engineers, Drafters and Project Managers, you will be responsible for technical design input, co-ordination and project delivery activities across rail infrastructure projects locally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the structural design and documentation for various rail projects locally and nationally
• Undertaking structural design components using relative software, including MIDAS, Space Gass, Autodesk and Microstran, to name a few.
• Reviewing structural designs, ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC
• Production of engineering reports and supporting tender proposals
• Proactively collaborating with team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and coordination of project deliverables
• Actively contribute to the technical success of projects and the team

About You

• Relevant Engineering qualifications – with a focus in Structural Engineering
• 6 years’ design experience in rail infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated design experience using relevant Structural software
• Possesses project management and hands‑on experience, encompassing administrative, commercial and technical aspects
• Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards
• Submit technical reports of a standard requiring minimal correction; and provide final review of reports
• Able to work on own initiative and in a team environment
• Relevant working rights

Benefits & Culture

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career. As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.