Structural Design Engineer - Temporary Works & Access Systems

Search & Select ApS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great team culture

Work on major projects

Diverse engineering portfolio

Close collaboration with teams

Job summary

SafeSmart is seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer to lead the technical design of engineered access, temporary works and edge protection solutions. You will take projects from concept through detailed design, verification, manufacture and delivery, spanning steel and aluminium structures and specialised docks and platforms.

You will work closely with Engineering, Projects, Sales and Manufacturing to deliver practical, safe and cost-effective solutions across construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with professional qualifications preferred (CPEng, NER, RPEQ or RPEV).
• 5+ years' structural engineering/design experience.
• Experience designing and analysing steel and aluminium structures.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards for structural steel and temporary works.
• Proficient in structural analysis, modelling and FEA software.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D and Autodesk Inventor; Revit or SolidWorks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer temporary works, access and edge protection solutions.
• Design steel/aluminium scaffolding, platforms, stairs and walkways.
• Carry out structural calculations, modelling and FEA.
• Prepare 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Review concepts and develop practical, compliant, manufacturable solutions.
• Assess existing designs for verification, compliance and safety.
• Provide engineering guidance across design, manufacturing and project delivery.
• Participate in design reviews and support complex project challenges.

Skills

Structural design

FEA

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Interpret drawings

Fabrication knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Structural Design Engineer - Temporary Works & Access Systems

Major Projects | Temporary Works | Steel & Aluminium Structures

• Market-competitive base + Super
• Report to a consultative Engineering Manager
• Work on interesting projects and designs - Local & International

Take your structural engineering career beyond conventional building design. Join SafeSmart and engineer practical, innovative access and temporary works solutions used across some of Australia's most complex construction, infrastructure, aviation, mining and defence projects.

Recognised as a world leader in the supply of height access solutions, SafeSmart continues to strengthen its market presence by delivering solutions that raise the bar for safety and quality. Rapidly expanding locally and internationally, SafeSmart has built its reputation through its people and team culture.

SafeSmart works closely to scope, design, develop and implement height access solutions for clients in a broad range of industries, including Defence, Aviation, Rail, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Tier 1 Building & Infrastructure Construction.

Why join

• Great team culture
• Work on major projects
• Build a genuinely diverse engineering portfolio
• Work closely with the people building your designs and collaborate directly with Engineering, Projects, Sales and Manufacturing

The role

SafeSmart is seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer to join our Engineering team and take a leading technical role in the design and delivery of engineered access, temporary works and edge protection solutions.

This is a hands-on engineering position where you'll take projects from concept and structural analysis through detailed design, verification, manufacture and delivery. Your work will span steel and aluminium structures including scaffolding, work platforms, stair systems, walkways, edge protection, temporary bridges, aircraft access stands and specialised docking systems.

Rather than working repeatedly on one type of structure, you'll solve different engineering challenges across construction, infrastructure, industrial, aviation, mining and defence. Working closely with Engineering, Technical Sales, Projects, Manufacturing and clients, you will:

• Design and engineer temporary works, access and edge protection solutions using SafeSmart's existing and engineered product systems.
• Design steel and aluminium scaffolding, platforms, stairs, walkways, temporary bridges, edge protection and specialised access systems.
• Undertake structural calculations, analysis, modelling and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Review preliminary concepts and develop them into practical, compliant and manufacturable engineered solutions.
• Assess existing structures and designs, including structural analysis, design verification and compliance reviews.
• Optimise designs for structural performance, safety, fabrication, installation and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and supporting design documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support throughout design, manufacturing and project delivery.
• Participate in design reviews and assist with resolving complex project-specific engineering challenges.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of SafeSmart's products, engineering standards, systems and design processes.
• As a key member of the engineering team, you'll also have the opportunity to provide technical guidance to other engineers and influence how engineering solutions are developed across the business.

About You

You're a practical Structural Design Engineer who enjoys solving real-world engineering problems and seeing your designs progress from calculations and CAD models through to fabrication and installation. Ideally, you will bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with professional qualifications (CPEng, NER, RPEQ or RPEV)
• Approximately 5+ years' structural engineering/design experience
• Strong experience designing and analysing steel and/or aluminium structures
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, particularly those relating to structural steel, aluminium, access systems and temporary works
• Experience with structural analysis, modelling and FEA software
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D and Autodesk Inventor
• Experience with Revit or SolidWorks would be advantageous
• The ability to interpret architectural, structural, fabrication and project drawings
• An understanding of practical fabrication, manufacturing and construction methodologies
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to manage multiple engineering priorities and project deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with engineers, project managers, sales teams, manufacturing personnel and clients
• Most importantly, you'll bring sound engineering judgement and a genuine commitment to safety, quality and practical design

If you're an experienced Structural Engineer looking for greater project variety, technical ownership and the opportunity to work on practical engineering solutions for major clients, we'd like to hear from you.