SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Environment Group Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Engineering team in Melbourne.
About the company…
This listed Australian Engineering organisation delivers a range of design, build, install and maintain projects within Australia and across the world.
The group has multiple business units, all committed to the protection of the environment by improving air quality, reducing carbon emissions, enhancing waste to energy production and lifting water quality.
The company designs, fabricates, installs and maintains Inlet and Exhaust systems for Gas Turbines, has a range of technologies which reduce dust, odours and harmful gasses from the environment and specialises in the design, build and maintenance of air pollution control technologies, including Wet Scrubbers, Bag Filters and Electrostatic Precipitators. The company also delivers tailored energy projects and provide boiler, burner & system audits and upgrades, plus has a developing expertise in the treatment of Waste and Contaminated Water.
About you…
The successful candidate will be a Registered Professional Structural Engineer (VIC) with:
- At least 15 years of post-graduate experience in structural analysis and design within mining, minerals processing, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, or other heavy industrial facilities
- Extensive experience in the structural design of plant steelwork, equipment support structures, platforms, pipe racks and access systems
- Strong practical understanding of the interaction between structural steelwork and mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, pipe supports and other process plant equipment
- Experience designing structures subjected to wind, seismic and dynamic loads
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with mechanical, piping and process engineers to develop integrated and practical plant design solutions
- Proficiency in SPACEGASS (or equivalent structural analysis software)
- Experience using finite element analysis (FEA) for complex structural assessments
- Strong practical engineering judgement with the ability to develop robust, economical and constructible solutions
- Ability to develop efficient structural analysis models that appropriately simplify complex systems while maintaining engineering accuracy
- Experience developing and maintaining Excel-based engineering design tools, calculation templates and standardised design spreadsheets
It will be advantageous to have:
- Experience with SIEMENS FEMAP advanced FEA software
- Experience with IDEA STATICA for complex connections design
- Extensive experience in the design and assessment of steel stacks, chimneys, process towers, vessels and their supporting structures
- Sound knowledge of Australian and international design standards, including steel structures, seismic, wind and industrial plant design codes
- Practical experience with steel fabrication, site construction, equipment installation and brownfield plant modifications
- Experience reviewing vendor equipment loads, piping loads and interface requirements during multidisciplinary plant design projects
We are looking for a self-motivated team player with an understanding of engineering principals. Candidate with a high level interpersonal and effective communication skills.
In return we will offer a secure role in a great office environment, variety in work, competitive remuneration and overseas travelling opportunities.
Flexible working from home arrangements are in place and are adjusted based on the changing circumstances.
We are an EEO employer and strongly encourage both women and men to apply for this position.
You must have full working rights in Australia and currently live in Melbourne VIC to be considered for this role.
To apply…
Interested candidates please submit an up to date CV along with a supporting cover letter.
Employer questions
Your application will include answers to the following questions:
- How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry?
- Your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a structural engineer?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Finite Element Analysis Engineer?
- Have you completed a qualification in structural engineering?
Pay: $98,235.16 – $182,969.78 per year
Benefits:
- Parental leave
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
