Senior Structural Engineer - Machines

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Job Summary:

This role will be involved in the analysis and design of rail mounted machines for the materials handling industry. Bechtel have a number of projects in which this style of machine is a fundamental component of the system. As a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s civil/structural aspects of rail mounted machines for the materials handling industry.

You will lead design, development, modification, evaluation, and constructability reviews of civil/structural components and processes. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s civil/structural aspects are met.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the civil/structural engineering including the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications for structures, building, roadways, railroads, etc.
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates Civil/Structural components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures
• Designs structures using advanced knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering
• Specific knowledge of the design, supply and installation processes for rail mounted stockyard machines, and particular knowledge of the application of the standard: AS4324  - MOBILE EQUIPMENT FOR CONTINUOUS HANDLING OF BULK MATERIALS
• Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements
• Originates and checks complex structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements
• Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations
• Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of DIN ISO and Australian Standards for the design and construction of rail mounted machines for the materials handling mining industry.
• Experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) analytical techniques preferred.
• Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set​
• Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline​
• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of complex issues in creative and effective ways

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