Principal Structural Engineer

Enerven West Hindmarsh, South Australia, Australia

Principal Structural Engineer Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide - and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.

About the role We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our team at Enerven, reporting directly to the Civil Structural Engineering Lead. This key role involves the development and authority of structural engineering designs related to HV substations and renewable projects.

Responsibilities

Leading the structural engineering outcomes in conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction, ensuring all work aligns with relevant standards, specifications, and guidelines for regulatory compliance

Providing expert knowledge and technical authority in structural engineering design

Lead the mentoring and professional development of other structural engineers and graduates within the design and engineering team.

Provide specialised technical and engineering expertise, support and advice for Enerven’s strategic and highest risk delivery projects

Apply sound engineering principles to ensure all footing and structural designs comply with relevant standards, including statutory regulations, Client specifications, Australian Standards, and other applicable guidelines.

Develop, peer-review and technically authorise engineering calculations and reports for all structural engineering designs

Create, with team support, detailed engineering drawings and design models for structural engineering design including the review and validation of others’ work.

Assist the Civil Structural Engineering Lead in the development of templates, tools, and procedures to enhance the efficiency and quality of structural engineering deliverables.

About you You will have a strong background in structural engineering design with working knowledge of construction and maintenance practices. You’ll have a genuine passion for developing structural engineering design, continuous learning and development and mentoring of other engineers.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Structural Engineering that will allow admission as Corporate Member of Institute of Engineers, Australia (CPEng is desirable)

Proven experience in a similar role delivering structural designs within the renewables and high-voltage transmission utility sector, including work with electricity network providers such as ElectraNet and Transgrid (desirable).

Advanced skills and experience with structural design software’s to carry out structural steelwork and foundation design, including substation gantry structure and foundation design (desirable).

About us When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change - building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Health, safety and well‑being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Benefits

Flexi-time accrual

Flexible working conditions with a supportive leadership team

17.5% leave loading on annual leave

13% superannuation

Leadership and career development opportunities

Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year

Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme

Paid parental leave

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre‑employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au

Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering Services and Civil Engineering

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