NSW - Chatswood
• As part of the SAED Team, provide professional engineering services to support design and project delivery.
• Achieve this by using a highly collaborative approach which is ‘best-fit’ for the project and SSMC profitability and performance.
• Contribute towards National Structural Design Strategy, maintenance of professional standards, quality control and continuous professional development.
The Structural Engineer – Mobile Telecommunications is responsible for the structural assessment, design, and certification of mobile telecommunications infrastructure, including towers, rooftops, poles, and associated foundations. The role supports the safe deployment, upgrade, and maintenance of mobile networks in compliance with Australian Standards, carrier requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Structural Engineering & Design
- Undertake structural analysis and design of mobile telecommunications structures, including:
- Lattice and monopole towers
- Rooftop installations
- Poles, masts, and street furniture
- Foundations and ancillary structures
- Headframes
- Assess existing structures for:
- New carrier loadings
- Equipment upgrades (e.g. antennas, RRUs, AAUs)
- Strengthening or modification requirements
- Prepare structural calculations, design reports, drawings, and certifications.
Site Assessments
- Verify structural condition, dimensions, and constructability.
- Identify structural risks, constraints, and remediation requirements.
- Support Safety in Design (SiD) risk assessments relating to structural elements.
Compliance & Certification
- Ensure all designs comply with:
- Relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS/NZS)
- Carrier specifications (Telstra, Optus, TPG, etc.)
- Local authority and planning requirements
- Provide engineering certifications and sign‑off as required.
Key Skills & Experience
- Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design principles.
- Experience with telecommunications infrastructure highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards.
- Experience with structural analysis software (e.g. SpaceGass, Strand7, SAP2000 or similar).
- Ability to interpret and produce structural drawings.
Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in structural engineering (level dependent).
- Experience in the deployment and upgrade of Mobile Facilities, steel structures, or infrastructure environments preferred.
- Experience supporting multi‑disciplinary projects is environments desirable.
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Engineering
How to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.