Lead / Principal Structural Engineer

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

Who are we looking for?

We have an opportunity for an experienced Lead or Principal Engineer / Technical Director to join our Resources and Materials Engineering Business Group.

GHD’s Resources and Materials Business Group continues to deliver a range of innovative and exciting projects. As a leader in the Resources sector, GHD has unparalleled access to industry shaping projects through our panel contracts with Tier 1 client organisations and holds a confirmed pipeline of major projects for 2024.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change.

We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Input and review of project proposals, including scoping and engineering hours estimation
• Project Management of structural projects and low complexity multi-discipline projects
• Undertaking quality assurance activities and providing the final sign off on design documentation and reports 
• Undertaking concept designs for new infrastructure as well as remedial works or improvements to existing infrastructure
• Guiding others in detailed structural design
• Providing technical mentoring for others
• Technical report writing including producing risk management documentation, ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements across engineering activities
• Contributing to GHD’s knowledge and skills in Structural Engineering including planning, design and construction.

What you will bring to the team:

• Degree qualified Civil or Structural Engineer (with or working towards CPEng. registration in Australia)
• 12+ years of engineering experience, with a focus in the local mining and resources sector 
• Minimum of 6+ years in design consultancy
• Strong technical design experience, including static and dynamic structures and fatigue sensitive structures
• Experience and ability to navigate design analysis software such as Space Gass is essential, with Strand7 and ANSYS favourable
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and confident interfacing directly with clients, have good people relationships and networking skills
• A drive to provide strong technical leadership, mentoring and advice to others.

Interested? Apply now.
Contact Jeremy Truong
Ph +61 8 6222 8975

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
 

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