Underground Mining Structural Engineer Growth & Impact

Hatch; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Brisbane is seeking a Structural Engineer with experience in underground mining to deliver structural solutions across project lifecycle, from studies through commissioning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will model with SpaceGass, Strand7 or StaadPro, prepare calculations and reports, ensure compliance with Australian standards, and mentor junior engineers while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Professional Engineer registration, or actively working towards registration.
• Experience delivering structural engineering projects within the mining sector, including exposure to underground mining infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports and specifications.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering codes, standards and design practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering solutions for underground mining projects across all stages of the project lifecycle, from studies and feasibility through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.
• Undertake the analysis and design of underground mining infrastructure, including shaft infrastructure in vertical and decline shafts, headframes, crusher and conveyor structures, paste fill facilities, ventilation structures, and associated surface facilities.
• Develop structural models using software such as SpaceGass, Strand7, StaadPro or similar, and prepare engineering calculations, design reports, technical specifications, scopes of work and other project deliverables.
• Conduct site inspections, structural assessments and technical investigations, ensuring designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, client requirements and industry best practice.
• Collaborate with mining, geotechnical, mechanical, civil and process engineering teams, participating in design reviews, risk assessments, constructability reviews and safety-in-design workshops.
• Review engineering drawings and models, support project planning and estimating activities, and provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Safety focus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

Strand7

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Hatch in Brisbane is seeking a Structural Engineer with experience in underground mining to deliver structural solutions across project lifecycle, from studies through commissioning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will model with SpaceGass, Strand7 or StaadPro, prepare calculations and reports, ensure compliance with Australian standards, and mentor junior engineers while advancing your career.