Senior Structural Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. WSP scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.