
Senior to Lead Structural Engineer Job in Mackay - The Lowdown
1300HIRED
Posted 1 day ago
So, there's this awesome opportunity up in Mackay, Queensland, for a Senior or Lead Structural Engineer. You'll be working on some seriously cool projects like ports, mines, and bulk materials handling. Big, exciting stuff! And the money's pretty awesome too: $180k-$250k plus they pay you extra for any overtime you put in. Nice, right?
Why You Might Like This Job:
- Big Projects: You get to work with world-leading clients on some major sites. Think massive structures and heavy-duty machinery
- Career Growth: Lots of opportunity to move up and learn new things. They're keen on helping you develop professionally
- Great Pay! Great pay, plus you get paid for any overtime you work. That's a big win
- Awesome Location: Mackay's in a great spot. Affordable housing, tropical islands, and easy access to all the industry hubs
- Benefits, Benefits, Benefits: Cheap places to live, good schools, world-class companies to work with, training, and did I mention paid overtime on all hours worked?
- The Work Itself: You'll be designing stuff, solving structural problems, chatting with clients and engineers, and leading a team. Plus, you get to give your expert advice on inspections and repairs
What They're Looking For:
- Experienced Engineer: Someone who's been around the block, either as a senior engineer looking to step up or a lead engineer ready for a new challenge
- Life Outside Work: If you're tired of the corporate grind and want a better work-life balance (less traffic, cheaper housing), this is for you
- Mix of Office and Site: You'll do design work in the office but also go out on site for inspections. So, you need to be fit and ready to get involved
- Know Your Stuff: Experience with ship-loaders, stackers, conveyors, etc., is a big plus
The Must-Haves:
- Degree: You need a Civil or Structural Engineering degree with RPEQ or CPEng.
- Design & Inspection Skills: Good at designing & inspecting steel structures
- Expert Advice: Able to tell site teams what's what
- Team Leader: You'll be managing & mentoring a team, so leadership skills are important
- Heavy Structures: Experience inspecting big, heavy structures
- Codes: You’ll know the codes (steel, concrete, wind, materials handling)
- Communication: Good at writing reports and talking to people
- Work Ethic: Hardworking and focused on safety
- Positive Attitude: A can-do spirit!
What's in it for You?
- Money! Between $180k and $250k (depending on your experience) plus paid overtime
- Relocation Help: If you need to move, they'll give you a hand
- Career Moves: Opportunities to grow and move up
- Training: They'll help you keep your skills sharp
How to Jump On This:
- Cover Letter: Write a cover letter addressing what they're looking for
- Apply Online: Hit that "Apply" button!
- Or Chat: For a fully confidential chat - simply call Neil on 0410313840
Basically, it's a solid gig for an experienced structural engineer who wants great pay, interesting work, career opportunities and a great lifestyle in an excellent location!
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