Engineer - Structural

Position Purpose:

The Structural Engineer – supports fabrication and assembly operations within the Fabrication workshop for the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project. This role ensures that all fabricated structural components meet engineering specifications, project requirements, and relevant Australian Standards.

Combining technical knowledge with practical fabrication understanding, this role plays a key part in ensuring workshop outputs are compliant, safe, and of a high standard. The engineer will support quality assurance, documentation, and on-the-floor engineering support while fostering a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

1/ Practical engineering and fabrication alignment 

2/ Quality assurance and compliance with standards 

3/ Strong communication with workshop teams 

4/ Problem-solving and continuous improvement 

5/ Collaboration with design and site engineering teams

6/ Welding knowledge i.e. Qualifications, standards and weld procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Oversight: Review structural drawings and shop fabrication plans. Confirm build feasibility, material specs, and load requirements for steel frames, platforms, skids, and other structural assemblies.
• Design Support: Liaise with design engineers to resolve drawing errors, improve fabrication outcomes, and ensure constructability of designs.
• Quality and Compliance: Monitor workshop outputs for compliance with AS 4100, AS 1554, and AS/NZS 5131. Participate in dimensional inspections, weld quality checks, and assist with ITP processes.
• Workshop Collaboration: Provide day-to-day engineering support to boilermakers, welders, and supervisors. Offer guidance on best practices for weld sequencing, lifting, and handling.
• Problem-Solving: Triage fabrication challenges on the floor, including material issues, fit-up complications, and fabrication variances.
• Documentation: Maintain structural engineering documentation including mark-ups, redlines, calculations, and compliance checklists.
• Tooling and Safety Input: Provide advice on structural tooling requirements and lifting points. Assist with SWMS reviews or workshop setup for complex builds.
• Communication: Support internal stakeholders with updates on engineering changes, build status, and compliance items.
• Occasional Site Interface: Attend site if required to inspect or validate installed structural elements fabricated in the workshop.
• Liaise with welding Inspectors:

Person Specification

Desired Competencies:

• Structural Engineering Knowledge – In-depth understanding of steel design, welding specs, and fabrication standards.
• Workshop Familiarity – Practical exposure to fabrication processes and workshop operations.
• Problem-Solving – Engineering-minded approach to resolving build or compliance issues.
• Communication Skills – Ability to clearly convey structural intent to tradespeople and liaise with external engineers.
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring build accuracy and compliance to engineering specifications.
• Team Collaboration – Working constructively with boilermakers, supervisors, and project stakeholders.
• Compliance Awareness – Working knowledge of WHS obligations in a fabrication context.
• Flexibility – Ability to switch between paperwork, QA, and on-the-floor advice with ease.
• Welding knowledge

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certifications: Structural Engineering (required).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in a structural or fabrication engineering environment.
• Licenses: White Card; confined space and forklift ticket desirable.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with AS 4100, AS 1554, and structural fabrication codes.
• Desirable: Experience supporting large infrastructure or hydro projects. Familiarity with CMMS and document control software.

Personal Attributes:

• Practical and hands-on engineering approach.
• Proactive and solution focused.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Strong safety and quality mindset.