Senior Structural Engineer

Wood is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Minerals & Metals division. Join us in our offices situated in the heart of Perth CBD, offering state of the art end‑of‑trip facilities and wellbeing classes.

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future. Being part of Team Wood means you are in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision: Deliver Solutions that transform the world.

Our Values: Care Courage Commitment.

Leading the way in mineral processing and metallurgical refining, our expertise and presence span all commodities and geographies of the world – Australia, Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia. For over 60 years, from study through start‑up, at pace and at scale, we have been advancing the world’s largest and most technically challenging mining projects across key commodities:

• Lithium
• Nickel / Cobalt
• Copper
• Gold
• Rare Earths

Join Wood in the heart of Perth’s CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on‑site gym, superb end‑of‑trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Reporting to the Lead Structural Engineer, you will join a team based across Perth & Brisbane who support our clients in a range of works from studies, sustaining capital work packages to greenfield EPCM delivery.

In addition, this role will undertake the following duties:

• The development of designs which comply with local laws and regulations, as well as industry and company codes, standards and practices. Interfacing with other engineering disciplines to ensure all design impacts have been fully considered.
• Share responsibility for meeting discipline cost and schedule requirements in the production of deliverables, coordinates own work schedule, and prepares progress reports.
• Design of reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures.
• Develop a range of engineering deliverables, including specifications, calculations, reports, technical requisitions and others.
• Contribute to innovative solutions to meet the project objectives.
• Ensures technically sound, compliant and fit‑for‑purpose solutions are developed and documented.

You will be an Australian citizen or be eligible to hold Permanent Residency (PR) to work lawfully in Australia.

About You

You will have created a career in mineral process facilities ideally within an engineering consultant environment, with good knowledge of a wide range of projects. In addition, we are looking for:

• Tertiary Qualifications from a recognised institute, Bachelor of Civil Engineering, with at least 5 yrs experience as a Structural Engineer.
• Developing ability to mentor & motivate technical professionals.
• Experience including conceptual, front end, detailed design, and site construction experience – Capable of applying engineering techniques and makes decisions on engineering problems and methods.
• Capable of communicating and interfacing effectively with other disciplines, project managers, and clients’ representatives.
• Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
• High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
• Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
• Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects.

What will set you apart will be your proven experience partnering with clients from juniors through to tier one majors, from concept development through project execution in an EPCM contractual model.

It takes an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds to unlock solutions to tomorrow’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

If you are a Senior Structural Engineer looking for an opportunity to take the lead during an exciting growth phase for Wood – apply today!