Principal Engineer- Structures

This role is for a Principal Engineer- structures on mining projects. 

• Prepare foundation, steel structure & concrete structure designs calculation in compliance with industry standards.
• Perform analysis and design using software like Space Gass, STAAD Pro, SACS, Tekla, E3D, or S3D.
• Solid understanding of Australian Standards (AS) and international codes.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) for seamless project execution.
• Prepare civil and structural drawings, specifications, and design calculations.
• Calculate loads and select structural members based on forces and service demands.
• Design structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects of various sizes with the main focus on industrial projects.
• Design of shallow and deep foundations, concrete piles, underground concrete vaults and tunnels, and slab reinforcement for a variety of loading conditions.
• Design of steel structures including building, additions, access platforms including ladder and stair details, trusses, two-legged bents and four-legged support towers.
• Develop a variety of structural connections including unique connections caused by field interferences.
• Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction.
• Interpreting and designing from a variety of different domestic and foreign structural building design codes.
• Develop familiarity with WSP standard drawings, specifications, general practices, procedures, Client specific standards.
• Prepare reports, designs, and drawings.
• Redline drawings for CAD Designers and review updated submittals for accuracy.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and team members.
• Must complete a high-quality self-check of own work with efficiency. Shall follow internal QC processes. 
• Reporting progress of work assignment to immediate supervisor. Understands the project schedule and budget requirements. 
• Communicate with internal peers and project team and required to answer questions regarding deliverables. 
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects with the ability to accurately predict the time required to fulfil the individual scopes of work required. 
• Coordinating with Australian lead offices as per project requirement. 
• Actively participate in the design and provide input to the design team throughout the design process. 
• Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to Lead Engineer or project manager in AU.
• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies. 
• Support the company's approach to sustainability. 
• Be able to communicate in a multi-disciplinary project team. 
• Be willing to learn and be polyvalent. 
• Identify improvements (where possible) to enhance WSP service to clients. Complete accurate timesheets by set deadline.

Client / External focus 

• Maintain strong colleague relationships and contribute to the teams' performance of client satisfaction. 
• Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums. 
• Remain up to date with market and competitor knowledge.

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

We anticipate you will have an interest in the following areas: 

• You will also be computer literate with a reasonable proficiency in MS office suite and Navisworks. 
• Having a thirst for knowledge, cultural awareness, an open mind, and good English (both written and verbal)
• communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team. 
• Coordinating his/her work with other members of the Team. 
• Work competently with minimal supervision or on an individual basis. 
• The candidate must have a valid passport. 
• Key competencies expected are: 
• Collaboration & Teamwork 
• Technical Capability & Delivery 
• Adaptability & Learning

Desired Skills

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with Australian experience 
• Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 14-18 year of experience in a consulting 

firm in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power, Mining processing industry is an asset.

• Preference will be given to candidates with engineering design as well as shop detailing or site experience in steel, concrete structure. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. 
• Effective leadership capability, coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team or on an individual basis.

• 14-18 years of experience in structures engineering.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in civil & preferred master's degree in civil/structure engineering. 
• Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills. 
• Strong attention to the detail. 
• Familiar with working in a LEAN environment. 
• Experience with projects in Australia, New Zealand would be an advantage. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English.
• C. Eng, P. Eng qualification would be an added advantage.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".