Principal or Senior Structural Engineer

About us: WGA is an Australian and New Zealand company like no other – we are owned by our employees, loved by our long-term clients and have deep roots in our communities. With a team of over 700 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace, and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business.

WGA offers an outstanding working environment that fosters and supports mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to offer inspiring career paths and a selection of fantastic employee benefits including exceptional parental leave options, flexible hours and work from home capability and learning and development programs tailored to you.

We empower our engineers and designers to think outside the square and dare to be different in their delivery of tailored design engineering solutions across the Buildings, Transport, Water Infrastructure, Urban Development, Ports and Marine, Energy, Defence and Resources sectors.

About our approach: We focus upon the core philosophy of delivering excellent engineering solutions for our valued Clients which allows us to create exceptional, long-term opportunities for our personnel. Our unique style of project delivery ensures that our people don't have to choose between maintaining hands on Engineering Design and corporate career options, they can have both

About our Role: Did you know that WGA has one of the largest and strongest Marine Structures design teams in Australia? With decades of experience in the design and delivery of harbours, jetties, wharves, dolphins, pontoons and more across every State and Territory we are well placed to provide stable and exciting pathways for engineering, design and project management personnel. Our team in Victoria and Tasmania work collaboratively with our other Regions, enhancing the ability to share major project responsibility and provide specific expertise for Port Authorities and private clients alike. Due to exciting new opportunities, we are looking for a Principal or Senior level engineer interested in supporting both local and National Ports and Marine projects and excellent people within the freedom of a privately owned consulting firm. This key role will develop existing and new Client relationships whilst continuing to foster and develop a positive team environment through a collaborative management approach.

About you:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Structural or Marine Engineering
• Extensive experience within a consulting environment across projects involving:
  • Jetties, wharves, cranes, fender systems, mooring analysis and other Ports projects
  • Baseline working knowledge of coastal infrastructure including erosion, breakwaters and ramps
  • Ability to review and approve technical structural designs, showcasing an exceptional understanding of structural marine design codes and standards
  • Proven ability to establish relationships with external stakeholders and also our national team, fostering our unique ability to share knowledge and work beyond regional boundaries
  • Ideally Chartered Status and Registered as a Professional Engineer in Victoria
  • Track record of technical leadership and mentoring
  • Excellent Communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to get involved and support others, contributing to our vibrant team
  • Up for the challenge of further growing and developing our Ports & Marine business across the regions

About working with us: At WGA we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and sharing knowledge. We encourage all to apply because whatever your background you can progress your career and enjoy the benefits that only a privately owned organisation can offer.

WGA is a Work180 endorsed workplace for women, find out more at WGA | WORK180 Endorsed Employer