Principal and Senior Structural Engineer

Principal and Senior Structural Engineer

• Location: Brisbane/Perth
• The company: Global EPCM Engineering Consultancy
• Benefits: Competitive rates and working on a Greenfield project
• Assignment length: 12 months initially (subject to agreement)

The Company

A Global EPCM Engineering consultancy with a portfolio of resource mining projects across the world. An upcoming major project is soon to be awarded, and they are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer and a Senior Structural Engineer to add to the team.

The Role

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team-player. You will be part of the design team assisting on different scopes such as the port and marine infrastructure, non-process infrastructure, materials handling and process plant.

This is an initial 12-months contracting (potential to extend due to the size of the project) opportunity for the candidates.

Responsibilities for Principal

• Review and sign off on structural engineering deliverables including drawings, specifications, and reports. (e.g., processing plants, conveyors, crushers, tunnels).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior and junior engineers.
• Oversee structural design standards, ensuring compliance with mining regulations and safety codes.
• Ensure integration of structural designs with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical)
• Approve complex structural designs and calculations, especially for critical load-bearing structures.
• Manage risk assessments and structural integrity reviews for high-impact assets.
• Represent the structural discipline in client meetings, regulatory reviews, and internal governance boards

Responsibilities for Senior

• Develop detailed structural designs for mining infrastructure (e.g., foundations, retaining walls, steel structures).
• Perform structural analysis using software such as SpaceGass, Strand7, STADD .Pro or ANSYS.
• Prepare design documentation, calculations, and construction drawings.
• Conduct site inspections and structural assessments during construction and operational phases.
• Coordinate with drafting teams to ensure accurate and buildable designs.
• Ensure designs meet safety, environmental, and operational standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of design principles.
• Proven experience working on mining projects ideally on Gold/Copper.
• Brisbane or Perth based with Australian Full work rights

What's on Offer

• Working on a major gold/copper project
• Working on a greenfield project
• Long-term contract

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