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SalaryStructural Blast Engineer – Built Environment, Australia
Want to bring ideas to life?
As an engineer you’re no doubt aware of Aurecon – we’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us?
Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence.
But it really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?
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What will you do?
As a Senior Blast Engineer in our Built Environment team, your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the city's landscape. This role is your chance to channel your knowledge and enthusiasm into a variety of challenging projects, focusing on blast analysis and design. This role offers you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and passion as you work in a diverse and award-winning team on the design of some of Sydney’s most interesting buildings and structures. This role will not only involve blast analysis but also extend to various facets of protective design and security, including progressive collapse, site perimeter security, and operational security, ensuring a comprehensive approach to public safety and infrastructure resilience.
We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and, it’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical security/protective design consulting services for new and existing buildings. This can include blast design, site layout, progressive collapse, and design of vehicle barriers.
- Prepare blast threat mitigation strategy reports in conjunction with security advisors and based on threat dependent blast assessment and measure to reduce risk to life safety.
- Perform calculations to determine blast-loading environments.
- Perform nonlinear, dynamic analysis of building structures and façade systems using finite element analysis software such as Strand7, LS-DYNA, Ansys.
- Provide recommendations to reduce or eliminate the probability of structural collapse including blast protection of critical elements to the desired level of protection.
- Provide advice regarding explosive blast-effect predictions and glazing hazard assessments.
- Interface with and present to internal and external clients.
- Be a recognised expert in Blast Design analysis and provide subject matter expertise to our internal stakeholders and clients.
- A Security Licence (Class 2A) as required by the Security Industry Act, 1997
- Hold the appropriate security licencing for the relevant state or territory.
- A university degree qualification in civil or structural engineering.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant Blast Engineering related experience.
How will your future be shaped by us?
Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.
On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You’ll also have – a learning programme 100% personalised to you and the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, learning and our Careers Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.
What are we looking for from you?
Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need a relevant technical qualification and chartered status would be preferable.
Our describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.
Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?
Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.
Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll not only be joining an international design, engineering and advisory company but also a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
Ready to bring ideas to life?
Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at .
