Structural Engineer – Hydropower Projects
AFRY
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇦🇺 Australia
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- The Structural Engineer is responsible for analysis, design and assessment of reinforced and mass concrete structures subjected to hydraulic loading
- Perform structural assessments under static, dynamic, seismic, thermal, uplift and hydraulic load conditions, including flood and extreme event scenarios
- Develop and review detailed structural calculations, design drawings, specifications, and technical reports in accordance with relevant codes and standards
- Coordinate closely with hydraulic, geotechnical, and civil engineers to ensure integrated and safety design solutions
- Assess crack control, durability, abrasion, cavitation risk, and long-term performance of concrete hydraulic structures
- Review and optimise concrete mix designs, reinforcement detailing, joint layouts, and construction sequences to meet performance and durability requirements
- Review contractor design submissions, temporary works, and construction methodologies related to concrete hydraulic structures
- Provide technical support during construction, including site inspections, design clarifications and resolution of non-conformances
- Contribute to dam safety reviews, condition assessments, rehabilitation and upgrade projects where applicable
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Proven experience in design of concrete hydraulic or water-retaining structures
- Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, mass concrete behavior, and hydraulic loading conditions
- Familiarity with relevant design standards
- Experience with structure analysis and design software, e.g. SAP2000, CSI Column, Abaqus
- Strong analytical and numerical modelling skills for complex structural systems
- High attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality and safety
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and coordination
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams
- Practical understanding of construction methods for large concrete structures
Benefits
- Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
- Competitive salary package
- Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
- Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
structural analysisstructural designreinforced concretemass concretehydraulic loadingconcrete mix designnumerical modellingtechnical reportingconstruction methodologiesdam safety reviews
Soft skills
attention to detailengineering qualitysafety commitmenteffective communicationindependent workteam collaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's degree in Structural Engineering