Materials Engineer

BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability. Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients – proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company.

 

We partner with clients and stakeholders to challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering.

Context

The Role

BG&E’s Materials team is responsible for providing technical advice for construction material selection, assessment and durability for a range of structural engineering projects. Due to continued growth and the award of exciting new projects, a permanent full-time opportunity exists in our Perth office.

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Undertake condition assessments of structures consisting of concrete, steel and other materials.
• Undertake site inspections and prepare inspection reports.
• Prepare remedial specifications that include advice of material type and selection.
• Develop durability plans for major infrastructure projects.
• Assess and determine environmental exposure classes for concrete and steel elements.
• Design coordination with wider project teams and other disciplines.
• Develop fee proposals and assist with submissions for structural and multidisciplinary projects.
• Assist with project management of projects.

Missions/Main Duties

About you:

• You'll have a strong technical foundation in Materials / Civil / Structural engineering and a desire to contribute to a specialist local and national materials team where you'll demonstrate:
• Tertiary qualifications in Materials/Structural/Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years relevant post graduate experience.
• Practical experience in materials assessment, selection and inspection within a range of structures and environments.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and a willingness to learn.

 

Profile/Skills

What do we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements to help achieve real work life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support via a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive remuneration.
• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be, including leveraging BG&E’s global network of experts to help you realise your professional development goals to grow your career at BG&E.  

 

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

 

 

Wellbeing and Safety  

BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.  

 

Diversity and Inclusion  

Equality is part of BG&E’s DNA. We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

Hybrid