Senior Structural Engineer, Rail & Metro — Flexible & Impactful

SMEC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Rail & Metro team. You will provide technical design input, coordination and project delivery across rail infrastructure projects locally and nationally.

Working with a specialist team of engineers, drafters and project managers, you will apply your structural design expertise to meet Australian standards, review designs and contribute to tender proposals in a collaborative, flexible environment that values innovation and

Qualifications

• 6 years’ design experience in rail infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated design experience using relevant Structural software (MIDAS, Space Gass, Autodesk, Microstran).
• Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards.
• Ability to work on own initiative and in a team environment with project management exposure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the structural design and documentation for various rail projects locally and nationally.
• Undertaking structural design components using relevant software (MIDAS, Space Gass, Autodesk, Microstran).
• Reviewing structural designs, ensuring that analyses and designs meet technical standards and client/SMEC requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Rail infrastructure design

Structural design software

Project management

Australian codes & standards

Technical reports

Teamwork

Working rights

Education

Engineering qualifications – Structural focus

Tools

MIDAS

Space Gass

Autodesk

Microstran

Job description

• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
• Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged
• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
• Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

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

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.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!