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Senior / Associate Structural Engineer

16/10/2024
30/04/2026
Full Time
Sydney CBD
Structural > Engineering

Xavier Knight is one of Sydney’s fastest growing engineering consultancy firms in Sydney. Due to continued growth, success and project wins, we are looking for a new team member to join XK. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to join an established boutique consultancy and gain project experience with Tier 1 clients, ranging from complex high-rise structures to smaller projects across a wide range of sectors.

You will be at the heart of a dedicated team of industry experts who value collaboration and knowledge sharing. As a valued member of our team, we will help you meet your goals, value your ideas, creativity, and innovation.

Our values are at the heart of what makes us different.
•    People Centric – We have a fun and flexible team culture 
•    Excellence – We are at the forefront of engineering excellence, committed to achieving the best outcomes 
•    Curiosity - We celebrate innovation and encourage ourselves to think like there is no box
•    Stewardship - We take on our clients’ projects as if they were our own, delivering practical and well-balanced solutions


Join Us at XK

At XK, people come first. Our team is the driving force behind the progressive, proactive company we’ve built, and we’re proud of the diverse and inclusive workplace we create together.

A career with us means contributing to complex, high-profile projects while being supported to grow, personally and professionally. We’ll invest in your development so that you can deliver your best work and take your career to the next level.

We also know there’s no “one size fits all.” Just as every project is unique, so is every person. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits to support both your career goals and your life outside work:

•    Pathways for growth and career progression
•    Professional and technical training with industry leaders
•    Flexible working options, including start/finish times and work from home
•    Central CBD location,  just a 2-minute walk from Town Hall Station
•    Wellbeing perks like vaccinations, sporting activities, and more
•    Paid leave for blood donation
•    Parental leave and family-friendly policies
•    A fun, flexible, and supportive team culture

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE 

  • Lead high-profile projects across Sydney from concept to completion, applying and developing your technical skills to creatively tackle complex engineering problems, delivering high-quality and detailed designs. 
  • Representing XK, you will manage and develop valuable relationships with project partners, including architects, consultants, project managers and builders. 
  • Regular professional and technical development through structured CPD sessions, mentorship, projects support and guidance. 

As an Senior Structural Engineer at a leadership level, you have a demonstrated experience in the following:

Technical: 

  • Comprehensive understanding of structural design principles and their application to engineering design and construction 
  • Thorough understanding of Australian Building Codes and Standards, and their application 
  • Understands current industry practices, proprietary products, materials and construction techniques, and their application within projects 
  • Able to develop analysis models and prepare calculations with high precision and accuracy 
  • Experience in several of the following areas of design: masonry, composite construction, post tensioned concrete, precast concrete, pre-tension, pre-stressed concrete, reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber and cross laminated timber panel construction 
  • Prepare calculations demonstrating compliance with Australian Standards
  • Assist in the leadership of the team by providing guidance to junior engineers 
  • Experience in several of the following areas of design: masonry, composite construction, post tensioned concrete, precast concrete, pre-tension, pre-stressed concrete, reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber and cross laminated timber panel construction
  • Software
  • High-level of competence in the following software, RAPT, RAM, Spacegass or Microstran. Ideally one, or more of the following - Structural Toolkit, RCB, ETABS, Strand7 and GSA. 

 
Project Delivery: 

  • Solid understanding of project management principles and application in day-to-day tasks and project delivery 
  • Able to undertake site inspections and assess conditions relevant to input into the design process 
  • Able to plan and carry out design tasks with limited guidance and support 
  • Able to provide technical guidance and support to engineers and draftspersons 
  • Understands the role of engineers in terms of contributing to sustainable projects with the application of XK values 
  • Able to participate in design meetings and to liaise with local authorities 
  • Able to lead design development and manage the quality of deliverables produced by the project team 
  • Experience managing day-to-day communication and coordination with project partners and relevant stakeholders 
  • Ability to manage internal communication and coordination of project information and deliverables 
  • Understanding of project performance principals, with experience monitoring and reporting on project progress

Desired Skills and Experience

ABOUT YOU

  • Minimum 5 years of engineering design experience within a reputable engineering consultancy 
  • Ambitious with great energy and passion for structural engineering 
  • Sound technical understanding of relevant Australian Standards
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • An interest in interacting with external design teams and developing skills to assist in the management of the internal team.
  • Passion for teaching, mentoring and guiding younger engineers
  • Love to engage with others to build positive and long-lasting relationships
  • Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
  • Committed to continually add value by raising the performance of your work and the work of others around you
     
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