• Great team environment in central location
• Well respected engineering consultancy with over 32 years in the industry
• Mining, ports and commercial projects

Position Scope

We are seeking a senior structural engineer to join our Brisbane office. Ideally, you will have a 7-10 years’ experience working on engineering projects within the mining, marine and transport infrastructure (bridges, roads, rail) sectors. Experience conducting site investigations, condition assessments and writing technical reports is essential, as is experience performing structural design calculations and a willingness to travel for client meetings and site inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake structural design including computer-based analysis of mining/marine/transport infrastructure structures with concrete and steelwork;
• Undertake detailed site condition audits and investigations on steel and concrete structures;
• Prepare and analyse detailed company reports including structural investigations, concrete and steel condition audits and relevant repair strategies;
• Manage the engagement and performance of external contractors and suppliers;
• Expand RKF ES’ presence through effective stakeholder management;
• Manage ongoing critical projects with a key focus on safety and quality;
• Acting as client contact as appointed for specific projects;
• Liaising with staff members in other offices;
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior staff members, and;
• Other tasks as allocated by the Managing Director and other senior staff.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• A Bachelor Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering;
• Advanced knowledge of the structural analysis and design process;
• Advanced knowledge and experience in using structural analysis software packages such as SpaceGass and Strand7;
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills;
• Be willing to travel locally and interstate if required;
• Be willing and able to carry out work at heights if required;
• Be currently residing in Australia and have Permanent Residency or Citizenship; and
• Be fluent in written and spoken English to a professional level.

Desirable

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ concrete, construction, corrosion or design experience;
• Experience conducting site investigations, condition audits and writing technical reports;
• Understanding and experience on major construction projects;
• Experience in marine, yard machine tracks or shafts/ tunnels;
• Experience with modern concrete admixtures, superflow concrete, steel fibre concrete, self-levelling self-compacting concrete and externally vibrated slip form concrete; and
• Experience in a QA/QC role.

How To Apply

For further information or to apply, please email a copy of your CV to trudi.yatras@rkfes.com.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

(Agency referrals will not be accepted).