Expressions of Interest - Senior Structural Engineers

About DRA Global

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA’s teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific

About the Role

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for Senior Structural Engineers to join our established team based in Brisbane. Working alongside our highly successful and dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to refine your skills across a variety of exciting projects.

Our work environment thrives on innovation and agility, with a focus on solutions. Therefore, being a people-person with excellent communication and negotiation skills is just as crucial as technical prowess.

The ideal candidate would be technically savvy with exposure to similar projects within the Mining & Minerals Processing industry, and will be good at expressing themselves, self-motivated and have a desire to learn and grow.

Key duties

• Structural design of materials handling and processing facility structures such as conveyors, bins, and hydrometallurgical process plants.
• Development of cost-effective designs that are project-appropriate and to the clients’ needs.
• Provision of technical support and guidance to the drafting team during the preparation of preliminary and detailed design models / documents.
• Maintenance and fostering relationships within the DRA structural engineering team, other members of the overall DRA multidisciplinary team, clients, and contractors.

 You will have

• Relevant civil/structural degree
• 5+ years of design experience in resources processing or mining
• Well-developed communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency in structural analysis software packages such as Space Gass
• Proficiency with Microsoft office products, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience using advanced analysis tools such as Strand7 would be an advantage
• Excellent attitude, team focus and commitment towards safety

Here at DRA, we offer

• Competitive and above market salary packages with regular market analysis
• Flexible start and finish times allowing for great work life balance
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with the tools to succeed
• The opportunity to work alongside engineering and design excellence
• Access to salary packaging benefits

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.