Structural Engineer – Mining & Industrial Design

Stantec; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extra leave options

Learning and development programs

Mentoring and career growth

Team-focused culture

Professional memberships

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Service recognition awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Energy & Resources team in Perth. You will work on structural design across steel and concrete for mining and industrial projects, with exposure to Structural Integrity activities and site inspections.

With 2–5 years’ experience, you will collaborate with senior engineers, develop technical documentation, and contribute to project deliverables while growing independent technical capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Around 2–5 years’ structural engineering experience, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Exposure to mining, resources, industrial or heavy infrastructure projects would be highly regarded.
• Solid foundation in structural steel and reinforced concrete design.
• Experience preparing structural calculations, engineering documentation and technical reports.
• Working knowledge of Australian structural design standards and codes.
• Experience with structural analysis/design software such as SpaceGass, STAAD.Pro, Strand7, RISA-3D, ETABS or similar.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit or other engineering design platforms would be beneficial.
• Willingness to participate in Structural Integrity work, including site inspections and assessments of existing structures.
• Comfortable undertaking site-based work as required, including travel to client and operational sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from senior engineers while developing greater technical independence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural engineering design and analysis across mining, resources and industrial projects.
• Develop computational models to analyse and assess the structural behaviour of new and existing structures.
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, drawings, technical reports and other engineering documentation.
• Work across structural steel and reinforced concrete design for industrial and mining infrastructure.
• Coordinate with designers and modellers to deliver accurate and practical design packages.
• Participate in Structural Integrity activities, including site inspections, structural assessments and preparation of inspection reports.
• Assist with identifying structural defects and developing practical remediation or repair solutions.
• Undertake site investigations and feasibility assessments as required.
• Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams across civil, mechanical and other engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to design reviews, checking and quality assurance activities.
• Liaise with clients and project stakeholders as your experience develops.
• Ensure engineering work is completed in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, client requirements and project specifications.

Skills

Structural design

Structural analysis

Site inspections

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

STAAD.Pro

Strand7

RISA-3D

ETABS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Energy & Resources team in Perth. You will work on structural design across steel and concrete for mining and industrial projects, with exposure to Structural Integrity activities and site inspections.

With 2–5 years’ experience, you will collaborate with senior engineers, develop technical documentation, and contribute to project deliverables while growing independent technical capability.