Lead Dam Design Engineer - Dams & Hydro Structures
Our team in Australia is part of a diverse network of water specialists who collaborate across business lines and geographies to achieve the best outcomes. We are looking for an experienced dam design engineer who can work on exciting projects and grow with us.
We seek a senior structural engineer to join our growing water infrastructure team. This role is ideal for an engineer with expertise in dam design, finite element analysis, and interaction between structural, geotechnical, and seismic disciplines.
Key responsibilities include undertaking structural analysis and design for dams and hydraulic structures using first principles and code-based approaches, supporting linear and nonlinear analysis under static and dynamic loading, automating and streamlining design workflows using Python or Excel VBA, integrating geotechnical and seismic considerations into structural design solutions, and assisting in the preparation of design reports, specifications, and assessments.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural focus (Honours or Master's preferred), minimum 4 years' experience in structural engineering ideally with exposure to dam or hydraulic structures, proficiency in reinforced concrete and structural steel design, experience with structural analysis tools such as SAP2000, Midas, or Abaqus, and competency in Python and/or Excel VBA for engineering applications.
Benefits include genuine flexible working arrangements, learning and talent development programs, option to purchase additional leave, mentoring opportunities, professional memberships, salary continuance insurance, mental health and wellbeing programs, service recognition awards, and employee assistance program.