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Structural engineer - mid and senior

Melbourne
Navantia Australia Pty Ltd.
Structural engineer
Posted: 4 June
Offer description

It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. We are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

Due to Navantia Australia's ongoing success in delivering specialised Engineering Services to the Royal Australian Navy, we are growing considerably and have an exciting opportunity for Structural Engineers to join the Design and Engineering Centre in its Melbourne, Docklands office. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi‐disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like‐minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs.

As a Structural Engineer, you will be working within the "Structural" division of Navantia Australia and will be responsible to deliver systems for naval ships.

In this role, you will:

The Structural Engineer is responsible for working within the Structural Engineering division of Navantia Australia's Naval Design and Engineering Centre to deliver structural elements and analyses for naval ships. System responsibilities include:

* Hull structure (plating, primary and secondary members)
* Equipment foundations (major and minor)

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

* Bachelor Degree – Engineering (Naval Architecture, Structural, Aeronautical, Mechanical)
* 3+ years proven skills and experience in a Structure and/or Naval Architecture function
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills, both first principles and FEA
* Demonstrated understanding of structures (particularly, ship) and material (particularly, steel) properties
* Project Management, including management of task schedule and progress monitoring and reporting
* Strong work ethics and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills
* Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high‐pressure environment
* Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently
* Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships within the organisation and with clients

What it's like to work with Navantia Australia

At Navantia Australia, we recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We provide a range of benefits including ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages. We pride ourselves on being an equal‐opportunity employer and embrace a culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

About Us

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through‐life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross‐platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programmes, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting‐edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design‐compliant and product‐agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate new and emerging threats.

Benefits (Included but not limited to)

* Company‐Paid Parental Leave
* Flexible Work Arrangements – dependent on work location
* Defence Reservist Leave
* Novated Lease options
* Spanish Classes
* Service Awards
* Multiple Learning and Development Opportunities
* Instant Employee Recognition Awards
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