SMP Designer

Ausenco; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Flexible working hours

Work from home arrangements

Paid parental leave

Floating public holiday programs

Wellness programs

Confidential health services

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking Experienced & Senior SMP Engineering Designers for Newcastle. You will deliver SMP designs, 3D models, layouts and drawings for mining and heavy industrial projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will interpret P&IDs, develop piping layouts and isometrics, and ensure designs meet project requirements and safety standards. Strong collaboration and mentoring of junior designers are expected.

Qualifications

• Technical drafting qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of heavy industrial structural, mechanical and piping systems.
• Experience developing SMP layouts and drawings for mining or heavy industry.
• Experience interpreting P&IDs and developing piping layouts.
• Experience in multidisciplinary EPCM/EPC project environments.
• Strong 3D modelling skills and familiarity with Navisworks/Plant 3D/S3D.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Safety in design mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop SMP designs, layouts and drawings to project standards.
• Create 3D models and layouts including piping routes and equipment.
• Update designs with vendor information and changes.
• Produce general arrangements, isometrics and material take-offs.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to deliver constructible solutions.
• Identify clashes between piping, structures and equipment.
• Support design reviews and ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Maintain project documentation and design records.
• Mentor junior designers.
• Maintain safety in design throughout the process.

Skills

SMP design

3D modelling

Navisworks

Plant 3D

Advance Steel

S3D

P&ID interpretation

Interdisciplinary coordination

Safety in design

Education

Technical Drafting qualification

Tools

Navisworks

Plant 3D

Advance Steel

S3D

ACC/Forma

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team is growing, and we are currently recruiting for Experienced & Senior SMP Engineering Designers to join our team in the Newcastle office.

About the role

As a SMP Designer, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, contributing to the development and delivery of high-quality structural, mechanical and piping designs across our projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop SMP designs, layouts and engineering drawings in accordance with project requirements, technical standards and specifications.
• Develop 3D models and layouts, including equipment arrangements, piping routes, mechanical layouts and associated structural requirements.
• Incorporate design changes, engineering updates and vendor information into models and drawings
• Produce and update design deliverables including layouts, general arrangements, engineering drawings, isometrics and material take-offs.
• Work closely with engineers, designers and other disciplines to develop practical and constructable design solutions.
• Coordinate between design disciplines to identify and resolve clashes and interferences between piping, equipment, structures, roads and other facilities.
• Review your own design deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance with project requirements prior to submission.
• Assist with design reviews and contribute practical design input throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed in accordance with agreed quality, cost and schedule requirements.
• Maintain and update relevant project technical documentation, standards, vendor information and design records.
• Support junior designers where required and contribute to a collaborative and positive team environment and office culture.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety in design and constructability throughout the design process.

About you

You will be an experienced SMP Designer with a strong background in resources, mining or heavy industrial projects and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Ideally, you will have:

• A Technical Drafting qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of heavy industrial structural, mechanical and piping systems, components and equipment, pertaining to the mining sector
• Demonstrated experience developing SMP layouts and engineering drawings for mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience interpreting P&IDs and developing piping layouts, isometrics, detail drawings and material take-offs.
• Good understanding of relevant design standards and engineering practices.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary EPCM/EPC project environments.
• Strong 3D modelling skills, with experience in Navisworks, Plant 3D, Advance Steel and/or S3D highly regarded. Additionally, experience with ACC/Forma seen as desirable.
• A good understanding of design interfaces, constructability and safety in design.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a project team.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience within the mining and minerals sector will be highly regarded.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

• Career advancement – Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies, including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing with access to confidential services, including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching and counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company, we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.