Principal Structural Engineer
West Hindmarsh, South Australia, Australia
Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level.
Employment Type: Full-time.
Industries: Engineering Services and Civil Engineering.
About the role
We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our team at Enerven, reporting directly to the Civil Structural Engineering Lead. This key role involves the development and authority of structural engineering designs related to HV substations and renewable projects.
Responsibilities
Leading the structural engineering outcomes in conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction, ensuring all work aligns with relevant standards, specifications, and guidelines for regulatory compliance
Providing expert knowledge and technical authority in structural engineering design
Lead the mentoring and professional development of other structural engineers and graduates within the design and engineering team.
Provide specialised technical and engineering expertise, support and advice for Enerven's strategic and highest risk delivery projects
Apply sound engineering principles to ensure all footing and structural designs comply with relevant standards, including statutory regulations, Client specifications, Australian Standards, and other applicable guidelines.
Develop, peer-review and technically authorise engineering calculations and reports for all structural engineering designs
Create, with team support, detailed engineering drawings and design models for structural engineering design including the review and validation of others' work.
Assist the Civil Structural Engineering Lead in the development of templates, tools, and procedures to enhance the efficiency and quality of structural engineering deliverables.
About you
You will have a strong background in structural engineering design with working knowledge of construction and maintenance practices. You'll have a genuine passion for developing structural engineering design, continuous learning and development and mentoring of other engineers.
Qualifications
Degree in Structural Engineering that will allow admission as Corporate Member of Institute of Engineers, Australia (CPEng is desirable)
Proven experience in a similar role delivering structural designs within the renewables and high-voltage transmission utility sector, including work with electricity network providers such as ElectraNet and Transgrid (desirable).
Advanced skills and experience with structural design software's to carry out structural steelwork and foundation design, including substation gantry structure and foundation design (desirable).
Benefits
Flexi-time accrual
Flexible working conditions with a supportive leadership team
17.5% leave loading on annual leave
13% superannuation
Leadership and career development opportunities
Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
Paid parental leave
About us
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration. Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. We are at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.
Inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.
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Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.
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