Xavier Knight is one of Sydney's fastest growing engineering consultancy firms in Sydney. Due to continued growth, success and project wins, we are looking for a Senior Structural / Façade Engineer to join our Structural Team. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering consultancy with excellent career progression opportunities, an attractive salary, and benefits for the right candidate.
We want to meet people who are passionate about innovation, designing with people in mind while increasing the standards of engineering services in the built environment.
You will be at the heart of a dedicated team of industry experts who value collaboration and knowledge sharing. As a valued member of our team, we will help you meet your goals, value your ideas, creativity, and innovation.
Our values are at the heart of what makes us different.
* People Centric – We have a fun and flexible team culture
* Excellence – We are at the forefront of engineering excellence, committed to achieving the best outcomes
* Curiosity - We celebrate innovation and encourage ourselves to think like there is no box
* Stewardship - We take on our clients' projects as if they were our own, delivering practical and well-balanced solutions
THE ROLE
* Lead high-profile projects across Sydney from concept to completion, applying and developing your technical skills to creatively tackle complex engineering problems, delivering high-quality and detailed designs.
* Representing XK, you will manage and develop valuable relationships with project partners, including architects, consultants, project managers and builders.
* Regular professional and technical development through structured CPD sessions, mentorship, projects support and guidance.
ABOUT YOU
* Minimum 6 years of engineering design experience within a reputable engineering consultancy
* Ambitious with great energy and passion for façade / structural engineering
* Sound technical understanding of relevant Australian Standards
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* An interest in interacting with external design teams and developing skills to assist in the management of the internal team.
* Passion for teaching, mentoring and guiding younger engineers
* Love to engage with others to build positive and long-lasting relationships
* Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
* Committed to continually add value by raising the performance of your work and the work of others around you
As an experienced Senior Structural Façade Engineer, y
ou have a demonstrated experience in the following
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Technical:
* Comprehensive understanding of structural and facade design principles and their application to engineering design and construction
* Thorough understanding of Australian Building Codes and Standards, and their application
* Understands current industry practices, proprietary products, materials and construction techniques, and their application within projects
* Able to develop analysis models and prepare calculations with high precision and accuracy
* Experience in several of the following areas of design: facade systems, masonry, composite construction, post tensioned concrete, precast concrete, pre-tension, pre-stressed concrete, reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber and cross laminated timber panel construction
* Prepare calculations demonstrating compliance with Australian Standards
* Assist in the leadership of the team by providing guidance to junior engineers
* Software - High-level of competence in the following software, RAPT, RAM, Spacegass or Microstran. Ideally one, or more of the following - Structural Toolkit, RCB, ETABS, Strand7 and GSA.
Project Delivery:
* Solid understanding of project management principles and application in day-to-day tasks and project delivery
* Able to undertake site inspections and assess conditions relevant to input into the design process
* Able to plan and carry out design tasks with limited guidance and support
* Able to provide technical guidance and support to engineers and draftspersons
* Understands the role of engineers in terms of contributing to sustainable projects with the application of XK values
* Able to participate in design meetings and to liaise with local authorities
* Able to lead design development and manage the quality of deliverables produced by the project team
* Experience managing day-to-day communication and coordination with project partners and relevant stakeholders
* Ability to manage internal communication and coordination of project information and deliverables
* Understanding of project performance principals, with experience monitoring and reporting on project progress
WHY US?
We put people first – and this approach extends to the committed employees who make our organisation the progressive, proactive firm that it is. Your Career at XK will see you work on complex and high-profile projects in a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
We will invest heavily in your professional development to ensure that we amplify your personal growth and the outcomes of your projects.
Like many of our projects, one solution doesn't fit all. We believe that the same applies to personal and professional lives. This is why we offer many benefits to support your personal and professional goals:
* Opportunities for growth and career progression
* Professional and technical training
* Work with experienced industry leaders
* Flexible start and finish times, working from home
* 2 min walk from Town Hall Station
* Wellbeing benefits eg. Vaccinations, sporting activities, etc
* Blood Donor Paid Leave
* Fun and flexible team culture