Principal Engineer

You will work in a collaborative, team-based environment and participate in a range of activities that support and deliver the Structures program of work across all functional areas of the team. To perform the role effectively you will need to demonstrate sound technical leadership and team management ability as well as interface regularly with various colleagues, clients and stakeholders both within TMR and private industry.
You will be seeking to uphold and drive positive change to company and industry technical standards for civil infrastructure.
You will employ high level communication and project / program management skills as well as sound level negotiation and organisational skills on a daily basis. You will draw on your comprehensive structural engineering experience (design, structural assessment and/or construction) to ensure departmental structural assets are managed over their full lifecycle and optimised to deliver value for money robust and compliant infrastructure.
You will participate in and/or lead structural assessment, bridge monitoring, structural design and review within program guidelines including operational risk assessment (for structures). You will develop structure specific asset management and/or strategic asset management plans, including establishing and reviewing service levels, condition assessment and monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Using a wide range of specialist skills and knowledge you will also contribute to the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) structural elements through the ability to understand, strategically analyse and deliver on a range of engineering activities.
You may undertake activities such as structural design and review, structural assessment, asset management (including data analytics and programming), construction assurance, supply and governance.
So, why join us?
Imagine being challenged daily, given clear paths for professional training and career development and having the ability to work on interesting and innovative projects.
You will be working for:
* an organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems
* a department that contributes to the well-being of the larger community
* an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field.
Transport and Main Roads adopts a variety of approaches when developing its people by using:
* induction programs
* training and development opportunities
* management and leadership programs tailored to different levels of staff
* paid tertiary study (subject to approval).
We can offer you other benefits such as:
* a flexible 36.25-hour working week
* work and life balance including flexible work arrangements
* generous superannuation (employer contribution of 12.75%)
* salary sacrificing
Mandatory Requirements
* A Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or relevant equivalent and registration as an RPEQ
For more information on this exciting role and for details on how to apply, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/536358/24
Closing Date: Wednesday, 31 January 2024