Principal Structural Designer

Overview

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Structural Designer (Oil & Gas) to join our Operations team. This is an initial 6-month opportunity on expanding projects with existing long-term clients. Based in Perth CBD or in our new Darwin office, this is a contractor role and is available as full-time or part-time (job share).

About the role

Designing the future. Transforming the World. Wood's Operations APAC West business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and maintains long-term partnerships with major producers in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia.

Join us in Perth CBD with on-site facilities or in Darwin CBD at our newly opened office and advance your career while enjoying the local lifestyle.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership with leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
  
• Global connections within an inclusive international community of innovators
  
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid and remote options
  
• Wellbeing support, including discounted Private Health Insurance and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  
• Comprehensive leave: Annual, Carers, Sick, Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing
  
• Financial benefits including Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, retailer discounts and hotel discounts
  
• Diversity and inclusion commitments; an inclusive workplace across our business
  
• Professional development with tailored plans and eligibility for education assistance and one paid annual professional membership
  
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
  

Responsibilities

• Join the Structural Design Division to deliver projects from scope through to project completion
  
• 3D modelling of structural components using PDMS Design and SP3D
  
• Prepare structural steel installation aids sketches
  
• Liaise with other discipline teams to meet project outcomes and schedule
  
• Prepare procedural layouts and sequences
  
• Provide high-level experience in offshore topside structural design
  

You will help deliver Wood's three-pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth. Lead by example, you'll uphold Wood values and behaviours and commit to safe, ethical operations and client satisfaction. Wood invites an inclusive and diverse global community to partner in creating new possibilities.

Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?

Wood is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes all talented individuals. If you don't match every statement but have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.

Required

• Only candidates with full work rights for the Australian location will be considered.
  
• Qualified Designer with a Structural Engineering/Design qualification from a recognised vocational institution or equivalent industry experience
  
• 8+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry
  
• At least 5 years in a designer role within the structural discipline
  
• Experience on FEED, Brownfield and Greenfield projects in Structural Design, producing design layouts, detailing and fabrication drawings
  
• Demonstrated ability to perform the full range of structural discipline design
  
• Ability to work independently with good initiative and interpersonal skills
  
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams to deliver complex projects and exceed client expectations
  
• PDMS Design, PDMS Draft and AutoCAD
  
• Working knowledge of Navisworks, SP3D and MDS
  

Desirable

Brownfield experience as a Principal Structural Designer in the Australian O&G offshore facility is highly regarded.

Diversity and inclusion

Wood is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from women and First Nations peoples. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment in accordance with applicable laws.

Other information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  
• Industries: Professional Services
  

How to apply

Shortlisting will commence after applications are reviewed. If you are an experienced Principal Structural Designer, apply now to take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

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