Senior Structural Engineer

Full job description
Requisition ID: 285769

Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Brisbane, QLD

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.


Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security Environmental; Energy; Mining Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.


Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.


Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the MM global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.



Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s civil/structural aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, evaluation, and constructability reviews of civil/structural components and processes. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s civil/structural aspects are met.


This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.


Major Responsibilities:

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the civil/structural engineering work for a global business unit, a project or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications for structures, buildings, railroads, etc.
Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates civil/structural components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides (including international), Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and Design Control Check List (DCCL) and Design Review Notices (DRNs)
Designs structures using advanced knowledge of structural analysis, including three dimensional, statics, dynamics, and materials engineering
Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements
Originates and checks complex structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions
Analyses problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions
Analyses and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements
Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations
Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations
Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project civil/structural requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) in structural discipline


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considered highly skilled and proficient in structural engineering discipline
Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
Design of a wide range of industrial structures including buildings (covered, opened), material handling structures, equipment supporting structures, building and equipment foundations (including piling), retaining walls, etc.
Design in 3D environment using finite element analyses, dynamic analyses, advanced seismic parameters
Design using international codes and standards
Design using 3D analysis software (e.g. STAAD.Pro, Strand 7, SpaceGass)
Leading a small design team of engineers and designers
Cooperating with other functions (e.g. contracts, procurement) and creating scope of work for service and material requisitions
Completing technical evaluations of submitted proposals
Preparing discipline material take-offs
Interacting with broader project team including other disciplines
Working in dynamic environment to reach challenging milestones


Total Rewards/Benefits:

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.


With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.


Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.


We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.


Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com Read more