Senior Structural Designer - Mining & Metals

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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 M&M 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 collaborate to plan, develop, coordinate, and review project civil / structural design work. You will work in a 3D modelling environment, produce drawings, facilitate discussions, communicate complex technical issues, and prepare civil / structural design estimates and work plans. Your recommendations will ensure designs and work plans are in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, regulations, and standards. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and reviews design work within a small-size civil / structural design work group on projects of medium size or assignments in support of global business unit​ 
• Produces 3D models, drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including design of concrete structures, foundations, and steel detailing​ 
• Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of civil / structural engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters​ 
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management​ 
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of civil / structural design estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly​ 
• Supports development of Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices​ 
• Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work​ 
• Reviews key civil / structural engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries​ 
• Mentors civil / structural designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development​ 
• Ensures civil / structural systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10 - 13 years of relevant experience
• Or 14 - 17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Design of a wide range of industrial structures including buildings (covered, opened), material handling structures, equipment supporting structures, building and equipment foundations, retaining walls, etc.
• Design and modelling of concrete and structural steel in 3D environment (e.g. Tekla, Smart3D)
• Assisting in preparation of discipline material take-offs
• Work in 2D environment while preparing drawings (e.g. Microstation)
• Leading a small structural design team
• Interaction with broader project team including interfaces with other disciplines

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant. 

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.

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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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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