About Sarens
Sarens is a global leader in crane rental, heavy lifting, and engineered transport. Our work sits behind some of the biggest projects in mining, energy, wind, infrastructure, and construction. Our philosophy is simple: nothing too heavy, nothing too high. In Oceania, we support projects across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Current Caledonia from our bases in Maddington, WA and Hendra, QLD.

About the role
Reporting to the Technical Solutions and Engineering Manager, you'll turn complex lifting and transport challenges into safe, practical, and buildable plans. You'll work closely with our operations crews, project teams, and clients, and you'll see your engineering carried out on site.

What you'll do
Prepare lift and rigging engineering, including lift plans, rigging designs, and crane selection
Engineer transport routes for oversize and heavy loads
Carry out structural design and checks for heavy lift works, including lifting beams, frames, and temporary works
Assess ground conditions and bearing capacity for crane and transport setups
Design custom solutions where standard equipment won't do the job
Produce calculations, drawings, and method statements that crews can follow on site
Support tenders and project planning with technical input




Visit sites to review conditions and support critical lifts

What you'll bring
A degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
3+ years' experience in heavy lift, cranage, rigging, transport, or temporary works engineering
Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, such as AS 2550 and AS 4100
Experience with lift planning, CAD, and structural analysis software
A practical mindset: you want your designs to work on the ground, not just on paper
Explicit communication with crews, supervisors, and clients alike
A strong commitment to safety
Full Australian working rights and a current driver's licence

Desirable
Chartered status (CPEng) or working towards it
Experience in wind, mining, or energy projects

What we offer
Competitive salary plus superannuation
Technical support and knowledge sharing from Sarens engineers worldwide
A diverse workload where no two projects are the same

Ready to apply?
Click Apply and send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us about a lift or engineering challenge you're proud of. Only candidates with full Australian working rights will be considered.

📌 Engineer: Technical Solutions Hendra
🏢 Sarens (Australia
📍 Hendra