Principal Designer - Bridges & Structures, Rail & Metro

• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
• Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects alongside experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16,500 employees working from 120 offices across 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, the UK, Africa, and North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development, and Management Services expertise to clients worldwide.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Principal Designer (Bridges & Structures), to design, coordinate and take the lead on project delivery for various Rail & Metro Transport Infrastructure projects both locally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept design and delivery of rail projects, with a focus on bridges
• Define project workflows and establish efficient drafting processes from project inception
• Develop and implement custom Revit tools, Dynamo scripts, and automation solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Support projects by creating tailored scripts and workflows to meet deliverables with high efficiency
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality outputs
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring within the design and drafting team

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Advanced Diploma
• Minimum 10-15 years’ bridge design experience
• Expert-level proficiency in Revit, including advanced family creation and parametric modeling
• Strong experience with Dynamo scripting, automation, and process optimization
• Ability to develop internal Revit tools and standards to enhance team productivity
• Deep understanding of bridge detailing, verification, and set-out processes
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, high-performing team

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangement to support work-life balance
• Ethical client base
• Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and be mentored by them
• Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through mixture of in-house programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance
• Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally
• Purchased additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
• Wellbeing benefits

How To Apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand - [email protected]

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!