Civil OR Structural Engineer
Published | September 27, 2025 |
Location | Brisbane, Australia |
Category | Engineering |
Job Type | Part-time |
Description
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Project Overview:
Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.
The M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s civil/structural aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, evaluation, and constructability reviews of civil/structural components and processes. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s civil/structural aspects are met.
This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership
Major Responsibilities:
Work closely with Civil Engineer(s) on the design and layout of civil / infrastructure facilities
Detailed engineering of typical infrastructure facilities including bulk earthworks detailing (in particular slope stabilisation works), detailed earthworks design and specifications (including volume optimization and drainage works), surface runoff drainage works (including hydraulic structures), stormwater drainage network, roads (including culvert, pavement and sealing designs) and underground utility piping (raw water, potable water and sewerage) as well as road and rail alignment design (including optimization of horizontal and vertical alignments), and elevation design and bridge modeling including foundations, abutments, and approaches
Ensure the timely preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals, including problem analysis and review of design
Perform calculations and basic preliminary analyses
Check manufacturer's drawings and data for compliance with specifications
Prepare specifications and design calculations
Prepare or review engineering studies and reports
Assist in developing or review of material quantity estimates
Assist in the detailed development of established design concepts for process systems, structures and equipment
Use engineering computer aided design/computer aided engineering (CAD and or CAE) tools as directed
Compile, verify and correlate data relating to engineering problems
Assist in evaluation of suppliers
Provide input to and/or maintains records for equipment and components
Assist in preparation of material requisitions, specifications and other related procurement documents
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university as well as a minimum experience
Knowledge for design of underground services
Some experience working in a multi-discipline project team
Basic understanding of engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating / basic knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to engineering designs
Basic knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to design
Basic knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved
Some background in civil / concrete design
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.