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About SMEC
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.
With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.
The Role
We are currently seeking a
Senior Structural Engineer
to join our
Rail & Metro
team in Melbourne. Working with a specialist team of Engineers, Drafters and Project Managers, you will be responsible for technical design input, co-ordination and project delivery activities across rail infrastructure projects locally and nationally.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinating the structural design and documentation for various rail projects locally and nationally
Undertaking structural design components using relative software, including MIDAS, Space Gass, Autodesk and Microstran, to name a few.
Reviewing structural designs, ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC
Production of engineering reports and supporting tender proposals




Proactively collaborating with team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and coordination of project deliverables
Actively contribute to the technical success of projects and the team
About You
Relevant Engineering qualifications – with a focus in Structural Engineering
6 years' design experience in rail infrastructure projects
Demonstrated design experience using relevant Structural software
Possesses project management and hands-on experience, encompassing administrative, commercial and technical aspects
Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards
Submit technical reports of a standard requiring minimal correction; and provide final review of reports
Able to work on own initiative and in a team environment
Relevant working rights
SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‐equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines.
We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.
As a family‐friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave.
We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to solid professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
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📌 Senior Structural Engineer, Rail & Metro (Melbourne)
🏢 SMEC (An SJ Group
📍 Melbourne