SENIOR ENGINEER STRUCTURAL

Wood Research and Development (WRD) is seeking a Manager for our Deception Bay Office, as a Senior Structural Engineer with a minimum of 10 to 15 years design experience as well as a minimum of 5 years in project and resource management.

The following areas of expertise and/or experience are desirable:

- Timber design
- Bridge design
- New and existing building design
- Construction and/or construction support

We are a consulting engineering business that specializes in designing timber structures, including buildings, bridges, and outdoor structures. More specifically, we undertake the design of new construction as well as the inspection and restoration design of historic and heritage listed structures. We implement proven and modern construction methods and technologies, including many high-strength fibre and unique design solutions developed by our team.

We often validate our designs and methods by physical testing and structural health monitoring projects (through our quality programs). Our inquisitive nature combined with several research and development (R&D;) programs has prepared us to lead the industry, defining field research and advanced engineering as our clients may require.

Over the past 10 years, we have provided designs for many D&C; projects as well as design and documentation works, performed bridge inspections and delivered associated reports. We routinely work closely with construction companies that restore, upgrade, and replace timber bridges and structures. With offices in the USA and Canada, our engineers often work on projects in North America and around the world to compliment workloads in those offices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Responsibilities for the Senior Structural Engineer role are:

- Provide professional leadership and career development support to the technical staff within the Australian office.
- Manage team output, schedules and assignments and oversee their efforts to ensure effective project performance.
- Delegate appropriate responsibilities to team members and provide the support to ensure their progress and success.
- Project management and engineering review of design drawings and design reports.
- Prepare high-quality proposals, studies,



and technical reports as well as assisting with or preparing tender documents and submissions when required.
- Analysis and design of bridges and other structures, including new design, load ratings and rehabilitation/retrofit of existing structures.
- Ability to prepare concise and organized engineering calculations and analysis.
- Ability to effectively self-manage time, priorities, and activities safely.
- Provide structural engineering support during construction, attend site meetings, and carry out field reviews, conduct site visits and inspections.
- Regular collaboration with colleagues across all our offices

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

- A bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution with at least 10 years design experience
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) and Chartered Qualified Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia. Willing to become registered in other states.
- Tertiary education in Leadership, Management and/or Business Administration highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in the management of staff
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a lead design role on D&C; projects highly regarded
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Standards
- Knowledge of American and Canadian codes highly regarded
- Structural modelling experience well regarded
- Must have MS Office and Excel experience
- Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle competing requests
- Ability to deal with high-stress situations as they arise

Selected applicants must be able to complete pre-employment requirements which will include a criminal/civil background check, drug screening, and driver’s license check, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. With offices overseas and work all over Australia,



it is a requirement that you hold or can obtain a valid passport, be able to obtain required work visas and be willing to travel worldwide.

The position of Senior Structural Engineer offers the opportunity to travel and work, an excellent salary package in addition to planned career advancement.

BENEFITS

This position offers a challenging career move for an Experienced or Senior Engineer looking to take the lead on globally significant timber infrastructure projects and step into more responsibility and work in a supportive yet autonomous working environment.

- Salary negotiable to suit skills & experience
- Work with and learn from industry experts.
- A clear long-term career path
- Friendly, fun work culture
- Fantastic office locations around the world
- Travel opportunities
- Employee incentive program including salary packaging available.
- Employee assistance program including flexible working arrangements.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for the position, please submit a cover letter and your CV to [email protected] or deliver in person to 49-53 Kabi Circuit Deception Bay, QLD. Candidates selected for interviews should be prepared to provide recent professional references.

The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and a Drug and Alcohol test before commencement, hold a current Drivers Licence and be eligible to work in Australia.

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS (to be addressed in your application)

As part of the application process, please answer the following questions:

- Please describe your right to work in Australia status?
- How many years' experience do you have as a structural engineer?
- Have you completed a qualification in structural engineering?
- How many years' experience do you have in a Design Role?
- Are you registered with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- How many years of people management experience do you have?
- Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?
- How many years' experience do you have as a structural engineer?

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