Senior Structural Engineer - Transport Structures (Hybrid)

City of Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Personal and professional development

Fitness Passport access

Counselling sessions

Nutritionist session

Job summary

The City of Gold Coast is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Transport Structures Asset Management team. You will provide technical leadership for management, renewal and improvement of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other transport structures, ensuring risk is managed and asset performance is optimised.

Based on a fixed-term arrangement to 30 July 2027, you will lead complex assessments, support major renewal projects and guide investment decisions, working across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering with significant relevant experience.
• RPEQ registration is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in bridge, culvert or transport structures engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of bridge, culvert, and structural asset renewal projects.
• Provide specialist structural engineering advice across rehabilitation and maintenance activities.
• Assess bridge and culvert capacity for heavy vehicle access and regulatory requirements.
• Develop technical specifications and evaluate contractor submissions.
• Support management of structural risks, defects and emergent asset issues.
• Develop asset management plans and contribute to long-term renewal programs.
• Monitor asset performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and service life.
• Deliver engineering services in accordance with RPEQ requirements and industry standards.

Skills

RPEQ registration

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership of renewal projects

Asset management principles

Risk-based decision making

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

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Class C Driver Licence

Job description

The City of Gold Coast is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Transport Structures Asset Management team. You will provide technical leadership for management, renewal and improvement of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other transport structures, ensuring risk is managed and asset performance is optimised.

Based on a fixed-term arrangement to 30 July 2027, you will lead complex assessments, support major renewal projects and guide investment decisions, working across the