Salary range: $80,000 to $100,000 per annum
The role of the structural engineer is to compile estimates, calculations, plans and liaise with authorities, private certifiers, engineers, builders and contractors.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation of structural calculations using engineering programs including Strand7, ETabs Limcon and Microstran for submission to the relevant building authorities.
- Preparation of detailed sketch Technical Services arrangements (GA’s) indicating all relevant structural members and connection details to be provided to drafting staff.
- Preparation of structural calculation reports.
- Supervise structural draftsperson in preparation of structural drawings.
- Undertaking site inspections and preparation of inspection reports.
- Preparation of structural certificates, as required, for submission to gain the structural component of Building Rules approval.
- To ensure printing and lodgment of design documentation has been completed on time and to a high standard.
- Ensure that all structural designs are to the latest Australian design standards.
- Ensure that all work has been checked by a Senior Engineer prior to being released.
- To ensure compliance to the structural design procedures/philosophies adopted by the business.
- Liaising with building contractors and all relevant building professionals.
- Liaising with architectural staff to ensure consistency between disciplines.
- To comply with the company’s quality management system policy and requirements, quality of work, and report any potential non-conformances.
- Other duties as directed by management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in similar roles
Skills:
- Enjoy problem solving and thinking laterally.
- Have excellent technical ability.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to visualise ideas in three-dimensional form.
- An interest in building design and construction.
- Accuracy, neatness and patience in work.
- Logical and systematic thinker.
- Ability to communicate well with clients, architects, builders, contractors and authorities.
- Able to manage work priorities and administration.
Multiple positions are available for those who are able to obtain their own independent Australian skilled migration visa