Job Title: Structural Engineer
Company: Our Client – Leading Construction, Fabrication, Mining & Civil Services Company
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (Residential / Site-Based)
Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Department Manager

Position Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join its fabrication and construction division in Papua New Guinea.
This role provides structural engineering design, analysis, technical advisory and certification support across construction, steel fabrication, maintenance, tendering and business development activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering safe, practical and cost-effective engineering solutions for commercial, industrial, infrastructure and institutional projects while supporting fabrication, construction and installation activities.
The position also supports the ongoing development of PNG National employees through mentoring, knowledge sharing and practical skills transfer.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Engineering & Design

Prepare structural calculations, engineering designs and technical assessments.
Design structural steel, reinforced concrete and associated structural systems.
Undertake structural analysis and engineering calculations for a variety of projects.
Review engineering designs to ensure compliance with relevant standards and project requirements.
Develop practical, safe and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Engineering Review & Technical Support

Review structural drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
Assess constructability, buildability and engineering risks.
Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries and design clarifications.
Prepare engineering reports, technical assessments, calculations and certification documentation.
Maintain engineering documentation, technical records and design registers.

Fabrication & Construction Support

Review structural steel fabrication drawings.
Provide engineering support to fabrication workshops and construction teams.
Review structural connections, fabrication methodologies and workshop planning activities.
Support construction activities through engineering advice and technical problem solving.

Temporary Works & Lifting Engineering

Design and review temporary works solutions.
Provide engineering advice relating to:
- Temporary works
- Crane lift plans
- Lifting operations
- Temporary bracing
- Propping systems
- Erection sequencing
Support engineering planning for safe installation methodologies.

Precast & Structural Systems

Provide engineering advice for precast concrete systems.
Review precast panel installation methodologies.
Assess temporary stability requirements during installation.
Support engineering solutions for structural installation activities.

Tendering & Project Support

Support tender preparation through structural scope reviews.
Assist with quantity verification and technical reviews.
Provide engineering input during estimating and project planning.
Identify value engineering opportunities that improve constructability and reduce project costs.

Site Engineering

Conduct site inspections and engineering observations.
Provide engineering recommendations during construction activities.
Coordinate with architects, consulting engineers, contractors, clients and project stakeholders.
Assist with engineering approvals, certifications and authority submissions.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare engineering calculations and technical reports.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and revision records.
Prepare certification packages and technical submissions.
Ensure engineering documentation complies with company quality standards.

Safety & Compliance

Comply with all company policies, procedures and workplace safety requirements.
Promote engineering best practice and quality outcomes.
Ensure engineering designs support safe construction and fabrication activities.
Maintain professional engineering standards throughout all projects.

Training & Workforce Development

Mentor and support PNG National employees through practical coaching and knowledge transfer.
Assist in developing engineering capability within the local workforce.
Promote continuous improvement and professional development.
Support technical competency across multiple business units.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering from a recognised institution.
Additional qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management or related disciplines are advantageous.
Relevant Engineering Qualification Certificates.

Experience

Minimum 10 years' experience as a Structural Engineer.
Extensive experience in structural steel design.
Experience in reinforced concrete design.
Experience undertaking structural analysis and engineering calculations.
Experience reviewing structural drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
Experience preparing engineering reports, technical assessments and certification documentation.
Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional and infrastructure projects.
Experience reviewing structural steel fabrication drawings.
Experience providing engineering advice for temporary works, crane lift plans, lifting operations, temporary bracing, propping systems and erection sequencing.
Experience supporting tendering, estimating and project planning activities.
Experience coordinating with architects, consulting engineers, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
Experience with precast concrete systems, precast structures or installation methodologies is highly desirable.

Licences

Current Driver's Licence.
Membership of a recognised engineering institution.
Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer or eligibility for professional registration is highly desirable.
Relevant Engineering Qualification Certificates.

Skills & Attributes

Strong structural engineering design capability.
Advanced structural analysis and engineering calculation skills.
Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and construction methodologies.
Excellent technical report writing and documentation skills.
Strong understanding of temporary works engineering and lifting methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work within a multicultural workforce.
Passion for mentoring and developing PNG National employees.

Key Success Measures

Deliver accurate, practical and high-quality structural engineering solutions.
Produce compliant engineering calculations, reports and certification documentation.
Support successful tender submissions through timely engineering input.
Deliver safe and efficient structural solutions for fabrication and construction activities.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and technical records.
Support successful project delivery across construction, fabrication and maintenance operations.
Successfully mentor and develop PNG National employees through knowledge transfer and practical coaching.

Why Join This Opportunity

Join a leading construction, fabrication, mining and civil services organisation operating across Papua New Guinea.
Work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, infrastructure and fabrication projects.
Play a key role in engineering design, structural analysis, fabrication support and project delivery.
Contribute to engineering excellence across multiple business units.
Be part of a team committed to safety, quality, innovation and operational excellence.
Help develop the engineering capability of PNG National employees through mentoring and technical leadership.

Structural Engineer - PNG

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