Structural Designer

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

Seeking a Structural Designer to join our Perth based team. The role is offered on a 12-month max term contract with the potential to extend. Reporting to the Drawing Office Manager you will be involved with a diverse range of projects from concept studies, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning within the mining and minerals processing sector.

Brief Duties

• Produce detailed technical drawings, in accordance with standards, policies and procedures
• Communicate with the project team, provide updates, raise issues and attend team meetings
• Deliver and contribute to practical solutions
• Ensure project time and cost are met - monitor effectiveness of designs, scheduling of work, resource requirements and review compliance with project execution plan (schedule) and client expectations
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior team members
• Demonstrate high standard of personal safety and safe design practices

About You

• Minimum 3+ years relevant experience working on mining and minerals projects
• Minimum 5+ years if Senior
• Relevant Diploma or Associate Degree advantageous
• Exposure to civil design advantageous
• Well-developed communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent attitude, team focus and commitment towards safety
• Proficiency in MicroStation design software highly desirable
• Innovative thinker with the ability to work autonomously to deadlines

Here at DRA, we offer

• Competitive market rates
• Regular market analysis of remuneration
• Access to salary packaging benefits
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with all the tools to succeed
• The opportunity to work alongside engineering and design excellence

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.