Senior Design Engineer, Structures

What you'll do:
— Reports to Workshare Manager.
— Assist the Senior lead as directed and as necessary.
— If appointed as Project Manager, shall:
— Prepare Project Quality Plan;
— Organize and lead the Design Team, which may consist of Engineers, Checkers and Draftspersons;
— Coordinate with client and consultant team;
— Hold regular meetings with the Design Team to check on the work progress and any technical issues;
— Ensure incorporation of agreed changes in drawings/specifications; and keep proper records of the changes and prepare
variation cost as necessary;
— Carry out design; prepare/review project reports; ensure calculations/drawings/specifications are checked in accordance
with Project Quality Plan;
— Ensure that the document control system is implemented;
— Attend meetings as required
— Prepares/self-checks reports/design in accordance with the project requirements and compliance to appropriate codes.
— Checks proper works of subordinates as to accuracy and adherence to the structural design intent and assumptions. 
— Provide drawings/sketches for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Technicians.
— Ensures that the designs are correctly interpreted and represented in drawings.
— Ensures markups are delivered to the drafting team in a timely manner
— Reviews/incorporates comments of Design Checker.
— Research design options and document findings
— Review shop drawings
— Collaborates and coordinates with team members and other disciplines
— Attend and participate in WSP meetings as required
— Perform quality design checks and drawing reviews as required
— Organize, draft and coordinate technical documents and reports
— Works towards continuous improvement of the team by utilizing standardized calculation systems
— Carries out site inspections as instructed.
— Undergoes relevant trainings as directed.
— Comply with all role specific SHEQ obligations.
— Apply legislations, standards, guidelines and project specifications.
— Other duties as directed, to help company provide outstanding service to its customers

What we will love about you:
— Technical competence commensurate with a Senior Engineer’s role.
— A Registered Civil Engineer recognised by the relevant licensure regulatory board 
— Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Applications
— Good English communication Skills
— Management ability relative to management of workload, systems and junior staff.
Experience, skills and organisational knowledge
— Minimum 8 years’ experience in the design of multi-level residential, commercial and institutional projects
— Experience in the design of both reinforced & post-tensioned concrete and structural steelwork
— Experience in design software including RAPT, RAM Concept, Microstran, and ETABS
— Has worked within an international design office and familiar with the Australian Standards is a plus
— Ability to check documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
— The ability to work as a team player, working with the wide variety of personalities and situations whilst remaining
professional and outcome focused.
— The ability to work independently and to communicate clearly with clients, management team, office team members,
colleagues and consultants.
— Attention to detail and the ability to follow up targets and deadlines to achieve outcomes.
— Experienced in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of projects.  Self-aware of limitations and when
should ask for help, balanced with confidence to proceed.
— Basic use of BIM Software and how to use and review models
— Demonstrated ability to apply safety in design processes on projects
— Experience in monitoring and managing the scope of multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
— Experienced in developing and maintaining client relationships
— Experienced in applying QA and OH&S systems. Auditing of other more junior staff.
— Contributed to building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organization — Developing experience in managing small teams
— Active participation in IQBE initiatives and Discipline Plans
— Working knowledge of WSP's organisational capability and how to access it.
— Working knowledge of systems,procedures and practices
— Working knowledge of organisational approach to risk management, ethics and safety.

What you'll do:
— Reports to Workshare Manager.
— Assist the Senior lead as directed and as necessary.
— If appointed as Project Manager, shall:
— Prepare Project Quality Plan;
— Organize and lead the Design Team, which may consist of Engineers, Checkers and Draftspersons;
— Coordinate with client and consultant team;
— Hold regular meetings with the Design Team to check on the work progress and any technical issues;
— Ensure incorporation of agreed changes in drawings/specifications; and keep proper records of the changes and prepare
variation cost as necessary;
— Carry out design; prepare/review project reports; ensure calculations/drawings/specifications are checked in accordance
with Project Quality Plan;
— Ensure that the document control system is implemented;
— Attend meetings as required
— Prepares/self-checks reports/design in accordance with the project requirements and compliance to appropriate codes.
— Checks proper works of subordinates as to accuracy and adherence to the structural design intent and assumptions. 
— Provide drawings/sketches for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Technicians.
— Ensures that the designs are correctly interpreted and represented in drawings.
— Ensures markups are delivered to the drafting team in a timely manner
— Reviews/incorporates comments of Design Checker.
— Research design options and document findings
— Review shop drawings
— Collaborates and coordinates with team members and other disciplines
— Attend and participate in WSP meetings as required
— Perform quality design checks and drawing reviews as required
— Organize, draft and coordinate technical documents and reports
— Works towards continuous improvement of the team by utilizing standardized calculation systems
— Carries out site inspections as instructed.
— Undergoes relevant trainings as directed.
— Comply with all role specific SHEQ obligations.
— Apply legislations, standards, guidelines and project specifications.
— Other duties as directed, to help company provide outstanding service to its customers

 

What we will love about you:
— Technical competence commensurate with a Senior Engineer’s role.
— A Registered Civil Engineer recognised by the relevant licensure regulatory board 
— Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Applications
— Good English communication Skills
— Management ability relative to management of workload, systems and junior staff.
Experience, skills and organisational knowledge
— Minimum 8 years’ experience in the design of multi-level residential, commercial and institutional projects
— Experience in the design of both reinforced & post-tensioned concrete and structural steelwork
— Experience in design software including RAPT, RAM Concept, Microstran, and ETABS
— Has worked within an international design office and familiar with the Australian Standards is a plus
— Ability to check documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
— The ability to work as a team player, working with the wide variety of personalities and situations whilst remaining
professional and outcome focused.
— The ability to work independently and to communicate clearly with clients, management team, office team members,
colleagues and consultants.
— Attention to detail and the ability to follow up targets and deadlines to achieve outcomes.
— Experienced in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of projects.  Self-aware of limitations and when
should ask for help, balanced with confidence to proceed.
— Basic use of BIM Software and how to use and review models
— Demonstrated ability to apply safety in design processes on projects
— Experience in monitoring and managing the scope of multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
— Experienced in developing and maintaining client relationships
— Experienced in applying QA and OH&S systems. Auditing of other more junior staff.
— Contributed to building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organization — Developing experience in managing small teams
— Active participation in IQBE initiatives and Discipline Plans
— Working knowledge of WSP's organisational capability and how to access it.
— Working knowledge of systems,procedures and practices
— Working knowledge of organisational approach to risk management, ethics and safety.