Design Engineer - Structures

Downer; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marram health care

Southern Cross discounts

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

Downer in Christchurch is seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join the National Operations and Strategy team. The role focuses on delivering structural engineering designs for a range of projects, from concept to completion, including temporary works and buildability feedback from site teams.

You will collaborate with clients, manage design documentation, and contribute to safety and sustainability in every project. A Civil/Structural Engineering degree and AutoCAD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in structural engineering design and project management.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Sound commercial understanding and acumen.
• Strong knowledge of NZ design codes.
• Sound experience using AutoCAD (or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver structural designs for bridges, civil and industrial structures.
• Provide technical supervision during construction to ensure safe implementation.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, building relationships and identifying opportunities.
• Prepare design reports, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Promote Zero Harm, safety, and sustainability in all work practices.

Skills

Proven experience in structural design

Problem solving and analytical skills

Commercial understanding

NZ design codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and driven Design Engineer to join our National Operations and Strategy team in Christchurch.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and driven Design Engineer to join our National Operations and Strategy team in Christchurch. This exciting position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of impactful and technically demanding projects, where you'll deliver innovative structural engineering solutions while managing projects from concept to completion. In this roe, you will play a key part in providing technical expertise, driving business excellence, and consistently exceeding client expectations.

This design role, embedded within a Tier 1 Contractor, provides the opportunity to produce designs that will be scrutinised for buildability and practicality - our site teams will provide valuable feedback on the design solutions that you create. If you've got an eye for how things are put together or are keen to add this ability to your skill set, then this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver structural engineering designs and solution for various projects, including permanent works and temporary works for bridges, civil structures, commercial and industrial structures with designs in reinforced concrete, steel, timber and masonry
• Provide technical supervision during construction, ensuring designs are implemented accurately and safely, minimising rework and risk
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for business development
• Prepare detailed documentation, including design reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Promote a culture of Zero Harm, safety, and sustainability in all work practices

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in structural engineering design and project management
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Sound commercial understanding and acumen
• Strong knowledge of NZ design codes
• Sound experience using AutoCAD (or similar)

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Southern Cross, Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Great promotion and career development opportunities

Have a look at our other great benefits here!