Structural Engineer

Connexa Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile tower infrastructure company in Auckland is seeking a Structural/Civil Engineer to design and evaluate structural systems for telecommunications projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and experience in vertical infrastructure. This role offers a competitive salary, health insurance, and an opportunity to impact New Zealand's telecommunications industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health & Life Insurance

Marram Holiday scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural design and engineering, especially in telecommunications.
• Understanding of material properties and structural analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with New Zealand design codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate structural systems ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Prepare detailed design calculations and drawing packages.
• Conduct site inspections for quality and safety assurance.

Skills

Structural design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGas

MS Tower

Checkpole

Job description

Connexa is New Zealand's leading mobile tower infrastructure company, driven by a mission to enable a more connected digital future for Aotearoa New Zealand. We do this by designing, building and managing mobile sites across the country for telecommunications providers (like Spark and 2degrees) to expand their coverage efficiently and sustainably. Our tower portfolio of 2,500 covers Cape Reinga to Bluff and is the largest in New Zealand.

Connexa has an ambitious forward build programme, and this is an exciting opportunity to bring your structural and civil engineering skills to the table to play a part in the design of new passive mobile towers and infrastructure and the performance improvement of existing assets.

As a Structural/Civil Engineer you'll be working with and coordinating Deployment Engineers, Project Managers and Acquisition Managers from within the business and with design teams of external service companies to prepare and document structural designs for engineering projects as well as oversee upgrades and new site build work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and evaluate structural systems for various projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
• Prepare detailed design calculations, specifications, and drawing packages for projects
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to monitor progress and ensure quality and safety on-site
• Work collaboratively with architects, contractors, and other engineers throughout all project phases
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and interns
• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholders and clients
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in structural engineering practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Proven experience in structural design and engineering, with a focus on telecommunications or vertical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of material properties and structural analysis techniques
• Familiarity with relevant New Zealand design codes and standards
• Experience with structural calculation software (SpaceGas, MS Tower, Checkpole or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

In return for your efforts you will also be rewarded with a competitive annual salary, Health & Life Insurance & access to a Marram Holiday scheme.

Working at Connexa will challenge you, broaden your horizons and give you the opportunity to make your mark on a totally new segment of New Zealand's telecommunications industry.

APPLY ONLINE today!