Structural Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join the Project Engineering Team, working on projects across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. The role involves managing day‑to‑day structural engineering activities on utility‑scale PV projects from the development phase through construction support. Responsibilities include making structural engineering decisions across projects—load calculations, steel design, component sizing, foundation sizing, structural tool development, and preparation of structural documentation—to support project quoting and detailed engineering packages. The role also interfaces with engineering teams in the US, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and India, and with internal Sales, Project Management, and R&D teams globally.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Produce structural design documentation, including drawings and calculations.
• Perform structural analyses for structure loading/demand/capacity and prepare corresponding calculations and reports.
• Provide construction phase support by responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
• Support the project development phase by reviewing site information, performing calculations, and contributing to cost estimations.
• Collaborate with Structural/Geotechnical/Civil Engineers across regions to maintain and update standards, specifications, templates, and design tools.
• Develop new structural design tools to expedite the design process.
• Occasional site visits to complete structural inspections.

Requirements

• A Civil/Structural Engineering degree qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in structural design of steel structures, including calculation of dead, live, snow, wind, and seismic loads and production of design construction documentation.
• Strong knowledge of applicable local engineering standards, codes, and guidelines, including AS/NZS standards.
• Knowledge of international engineering standards, codes, and other applicable state and federal guidelines, including but not limited to IBC, ASCE, ASTM, AISC, and ACI is advantageous.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (RISA, STAAD, or equivalent) and AutoCAD.
• Experience in finite element analysis is advantageous.
• Proficiency in programming languages is advantageous.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Key Attributes

• Self‑motivated team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A high level of integrity.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to work.
• A creative and innovative mindset.
• Passion for renewable energy and solar power.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary plus super.
• Bonus, annual awards of equity, private health insurance.
• Career growth with a rapidly expanding global company.
• Be part of Australia’s renewable energy transition.

How to Apply

Apply now via our website with your resume.

Job Ref: FWG11021

Freshwater Group is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.