Senior Structural Engineer

At EMtek, we’re a multidisciplinary engineering team built on strong values, ethics, and expertise. We provide professional, technical, and project management services across structural, mechanical, process, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, safety, control, communications, and software engineering. With more than 140 talented people across offices in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Ballarat, plus site offices throughout Victoria and Western Australia, we work seamlessly across locations to deliver results. Our vision is to tackle industry challenges with agile, intelligent, and innovative solutions, supporting projects from concept through to operation. We work across diverse industries including resources, materials handling, infrastructure, power, renewables, and decarbonisation, partnering with leading clients such as Roy Hill/Hancock, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Newmont. Position Overview Due to continuing growth we now have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to provide support in a diverse role within a professional and friendly environment. This is a full-time position based in our Perth office. Reporting to the Lead or Principal Structural Engineer, your duties will include but not be limited to: • Leading structural engineering design across the full project lifecycle for mining infrastructure including concrete foundations, steel structures, platforms and walkways, bulk material handling, and supporting facilities. • Delivering structural steel design, concrete foundation and footing design, platform, walkway and stair design, and connection design and detailing in accordance with the AS 1170 loading series. • Leading structural analysis and design activities using appropriate engineering principles and software tools, ensuring designs meet structural performance requirements, safety standards, and client specifications and Australian standards. • Providing technical review and advice to a growing team of electrical/controls engineers and to the wider EMtek team. • Supporting and collaborate with other disciplines and designers to develop designs for a wide range of plant and infrastructure. • Occasional visits to client sites as required • Maintaining a safety focus through all aspects of work Skills and Experience • Tertiary qualification in Engineering and 7+ years' demonstrated experience in structural engineering within the mining and resources sector or related industrial industry. • Strong structural engineering design capabilities for concrete and steel structures, with proficiency in calculations in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, AS 4100, AS 3600, and the AS 1170 loading series to name a few. • Proven ability to produce comprehensive engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and design documentation to a high standard • Practical experience in construction, commissioning, and/or operations in bulk materials and minerals processing industries. • Sound understanding of engineering principles, construction methodologies, and fabrication processes • Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as Space Gass. • Experience across a range of commodity types including but not limited to iron ore, gold, copper and lithium is desirable. • Familiarity with bulk materials handling infrastructure including conveyor structures, transfer stations, stockpile facilities, Chutes and Bins is desirable Why you'll love it here • A professional but relaxed environment with flexible work arrangements • Friendly, down-to-earth team with supportive colleagues and management • Long-term stability with engaging projects in the pipeline • A central office location with great cafes and amenities nearby • Opportunities to work from various company state office locations • Career development opportunities in technical engineering design, project and people management • Exposure to international projects across the Resources, Minerals Processing, Materials Handling, Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, Decarbonisation sectors To apply If you’re interested to know more, please apply now and we’ll be in touch to discuss the company, position, remuneration and team in more details. All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence. No agency referrals will be accepted. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact Human Resources via email at **@emtek.com.au