Experienced Engineer - Materials

• Global civil engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally
• Friendly working environment across the business

About SMEC
Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.
Infrastructure
At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.
The opportunity
We are currently seeking an Experienced Engineer with durability and remedial engineering experience to join the Materials Technology team in Melbourne. You will work on a variety of projects ranging from medium-scale projects to large multi-disciplinary projects.
With a minimum of 4+ years’ experience in infrastructure engineering, you will play a key role to:

• Develop the group’s corrosion engineering capability
• Provide durability engineering services to the functional groups within NSW as well as support interstate and overseas projects
• Support the group’s existing capability in asset management, condition assessment and remediation of existing structures
• Provide durability engineering services to external clients in areas such as corrosion assessment, cathodic protection design and monitoring, material selection and specification of repair options
• Develop durability plans and reports for new infrastructure projects.
• Develop client base and support the team in winning more work in the area of cathodic protection design and monitoring
• Prepare EOI and proposal submissions.
• Be part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver durability services to clients
• Train and mentor less experienced team members.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil/Materials/Structural Engineering
• 4+ years’ commercial experience and knowledge of delivering material engineering
• Experience in the co-ordination, design and delivery of projects within multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• Familiar with relevant Australian Road Standards
• Demonstrated ability to provide durability assessment and design for new infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead condition assessments and remedial strategy for existing structures, including the ability to interface with the relevant disciplines in developing remedial strategies
• Strong understanding of construction materials, concrete, steel, timber and coatings
• Strong technical expertise in durability modelling and service life forecasting
• Demonstrated ability to develop materials specifications and to provide sound materials selection advice

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.
When you join SMEC, you will have the opportunity to embrace your creativity and drive change across the business.
Working with clients and partners, you will be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities, industries and the global landscape.
Our recent growth has provided new and exciting opportunities for our people, our employees enjoy a consistent flow of significant projects, end-to-end responsibilities and are motivated by meaningful work.
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Wrap up
As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and .
We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.
SMEC is committed to equitable recruitment practices and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders decent
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How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact David Wood -
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At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!