Engineer Structures Design
Why Work With Us?
People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services, providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people. Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
About the Role
Main Roads Western Australia is growing rapidly due to technological advancements and their impact on the transport landscape. This growth is creating new challenges and opportunities within the organisation.
Two exciting Structural Engineer positions have become available within our Structures Engineering Branch. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and high performing structures design team within a leading infrastructure and network management organisation.
This role will see you manage and undertake the investigation and design of bridges and refurbishment design for bridge maintenance, strengthening and widening. You will carry out concept and detailed design for new bridge structures and undertake maintenance and refurbishment design for existing bridges. You will be responsible for preparing design briefs, specifications, and contract documentation for bridge construction contracts.
A minimum Degree in Civil Engineering is required for this role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and experience in bridge design and structural theory and properties of engineering materials. You will possess excellent communication skills as you will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice regarding design related matters to project stakeholders and relevant authorities. This role will see you liaise will internal and external stakeholders so the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships is essential. You will be self-motivated and driven in delivering projects to the highest standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by joining an innovative team. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads. If you possess the skills and this position interests you, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible, and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 10.5% superannuation, some of the benefits to working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities.
- A statement outlining your substantial skill, knowledge, and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
- One or more of bridge and durability design, standards, design reviews, maintenance or construction
- Use of structural theory and properties of engineering materials used in bridge maintenance or construction
- Preparation of contract documentation, specifications and technical report writing
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
- Evidence of your Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Evidence of your possession of a current Western Australian ‘C-A’ Class (car) motor vehicle drivers’ licence or an approved equivalent.
You will be asked to complete several questions as part of your online application – please factor this time in when submitting an application. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com
For job specific information/for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Adam Lim on (08) 9323 4457 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries please contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or email hrjobs.user@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or email hrjobs.user@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
Please be advised that an Executive Search may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
