Senior Design Engineer, Structural

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. Job Description Great team environment Join a growing function Career development opportunities locally and internationally The Opportunity Reporting to the Industrial Design Engineering Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of complex structural engineering projects across the industrial, buildings and water infrastructure sectors. You will lead structural design packages from concept through to detailed design, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, innovative and commercially focused engineering solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically capable and proactive engineer who thrives on delivering challenging projects and enjoys taking ownership of design outcomes within a collaborative and dynamic environment. Ideally you will be a proven Engineer and have experience in industrial and building structures. While we value diverse structural engineering backgrounds, this role is not suited to candidates whose experience is predominantly focused on bridge or transport structure design. Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of structural design packages for industrial, building and infrastructure projects. Undertake structural analysis, design and technical assessments for a variety of structural systems. Prepare and review technical documentation, specifications, calculations and design deliverables. Coordinate effectively with civil, geotechnical, mechanical, environmental and architectural disciplines to ensure integrated project outcomes. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers. Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, client requirements and industry best practice. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, quality assurance processes and a strong safety culture. Required Skills and Competencies Degree-qualified in Structural Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years' experience delivering structural engineering projects. Strong experience in the design of industrial facilities, processing plants, commercial buildings, water infrastructure and similar building structures. Demonstrated success delivering industrial and building projects through detailed design phases. Advanced knowledge of structural engineering principles, Australian Standards and industry best practice. Proven ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams. Excellent communication, problem-solving and project delivery skills. ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.