Job Summary:
In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project's civil/structural aspects. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project's civil/structural aspects are met.
This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities:
Schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the civil/structural engineering work for a global business unit, a project or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications for structures, building, roadways, railroads, etc.
Participates in the design, development and modification of Civil/Structural components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and Design Control Check List (DCCL) and Design Review Notices (DRNs)
Designs structures using knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering
Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements
Originates and checks structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions
Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions
Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements
Assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders
Completes Civil/Structural documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project Civil/Structural requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Considered highly skilled and proficient in structural engineering discipline
Design of a wide range of industrial structures including buildings (covered, opened), material handling structures, equipment supporting structures, building and equipment foundations (including piling), retaining walls, etc.
Design in 3D environment using finite element analyses, dynamic analyses, advanced seismic parameters
Design using international codes and standards
Design using 3D analysis software (e.g. STAAD.Pro, Strand 7)
Completing technical evaluations of submitted proposals
Preparing discipline material take-offs
Interacting with broader project team including other disciplines
Working in dynamic environment to reach challenging milestones
Civil/Structural Designer
Contract Type:
Casual
Location:
QLD - Brisbane (CBD) - Western Australia
Industry:
Engineering
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
07 4896 6040
Date Published:
07-Apr-2026