Principal Design Engineer

**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here** Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We also offer: - Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes. - Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more - $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer. - Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers. **Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity** The Principal Design Engineer - Structures will be responsible for providing specialised detailed Structures/Temporary Works engineering knowledge to operations teams on projects and the New Business team through the tender process. The role will work closely with internal customers and physical works staff to identify and capture design/build opportunities and to provide the design input necessary to deliver cost effective innovative solutions. The position within the Structures and Temporary Works team forms part of the wider Downer Engineering and Optimisation Community. You will therefore work closely with and provide oversight to other technical experts nationally and provide support to physical works staff to meet customer needs and be an integral member of the Downer team. While primarily servicing the Transport Business line the Principal Design Engineer - Structures will raise the profile of the Structures team internally to deliver across a range of projects and business units including Transport Projects, Major Projects, Hawkins, and Facilities Services and Utilities (FS&U). The Principal Design Engineer - Structures shall provide technical structural engineering design & support to the business, enhancing Downer’s service offering to clients and developing the operations business. You will also actively mentor and coach junior and intermediate members of the Structures Team to share knowledge and grow the capabilities of the team. Downer has a very exciting forward workload at present with some of New Zealand’s largest infrastructure projects including; IREX, Te Ara Tupua and Cyclone Gabrielle recovery among many other projects, The Principal Design Engineer - Structures will have a high impact role providing key structural input to the Temporary works and Permanent works solutions in these projects to enhance our delivery. It’s a great time to join this growing team and stamp your mark on New Zealand’s infrastructure. **Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills** You’ll need to be keen to roll up your sleeves to work "hands on" in collaboration with the wider Downer business; you will be happy to involve construction teams right from the conceptualisation of a new design. You will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with customers, and strive to enhance yours and our credibility by fostering trusted relationships. Designs produced within the Structures and Temporary Works team have to be buildable and safe to implement, reducing project risks, so an eye for detail and understanding of construction sequence are critical to this role. You may be experienced in working on the Contractor side of projects or be a Senior Consultant engineer looking for a new direction. **It is necessary to have**: - BE (Civil) or other relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering - Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng). - Member or Fellow of Engineers New Zealand (MEngNZ or FEngNZ) - +10 years’ experience in Structures Engineering **It is desirable to have**: - Specialist experience in one or more technical engineering disciplines including structural engineering and/or temporary works/construction engineering. - Proven willingness and capability to learn. - Strong problem-solving skills. - Good written and oral communication skills. - A strong track record that clearly demonstrates leadership behaviours that empower others to make decisions, deliver and succeed. - A positive attitude and commitment to providing a high quality of service. - Skilled in relevant technical software and systems as well as word processing, spread-sheeting and other general computer software. - A full class 1 Driver’s Licence. A role with us can enable you to develop and enhance your skills and experience, particularly in the space of construction engineering. This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment. We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, great training and ongoing development, and the opportunity to advance your career within our organisation. **Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation** Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here **Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply