CareerPlan

Senior Structural Engineer

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-08-28 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the development of structural engineering outputs including high-quality electrical designs, calculations, analyses, reports, and specifications for major infrastructure assets in the energy sector.

Role type

Senior IC structural/civil engineer (energy infrastructure)

Builds

Utility-scale renewables, battery storage, data centres, transmission and distribution infrastructure

Domain

Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure

Required skills

Structural engineering design, Civil engineering design, Electrical plant integration, Foundation design, Earthing design, Constructability analysis, Compliance with AS/NZS standards, Team leadership, Multidisciplinary project management, AutoCAD proficiency

Preferred skills

CPEng registration, RPEV registration, Engineers Australia membership, HV substation project experience, Mentorship capability

Technologies

AutoCAD, Industry-standard design and analysis software

Responsibilities

Lead technical integration of primary electrical plant with civil and structural design, Direct design scopes for brownfield and greenfield substation projects, Own the primary–civil interface for complex design challenges, Drive staging, constructability, operability and maintainability reviews, Lead multidisciplinary delivery with specialist engineers and contractors, Build and mentor a high-performing civil/structural engineering team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities