Design Engineer, Civil & Structure

AirTrunk•North Sydney, NS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company? AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow. Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning… Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or civil engineering or higher required
Minimum 4 years’ post graduate experience.
Demonstrated experience in design of structures and civil works
Demonstrated experience in the design of structural systems and civil works for large-scale projects
Proficiency in structural analysis and design principles, including: Load calculations, Foundation design, Steel and concrete structures
Familiarity with geotechnical considerations and site development
Understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing for civil and structural works.
Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., AS, Eurocode, or equivalent).
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD, or similar tools.
Experience in Data Centre industry
Understanding of hyperscaler cloud and AI customer requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience working client side as an SME is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead civil and structural design and review for hyperscale data centres, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering resilient, reliable solutions.
Optimise designs for efficiency and sustainability, supporting high-density deployments and long-term performance.
Collaborate across disciplines and mentor team members, driving innovation and best practices in civil and structural engineering.
Lead the development and review of structural and civil designs for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards.
Produce structural load calculations, foundation designs, and detailed drawings, including general arrangement plans and reinforcement schedules.
Oversee the design development of structural systems, including steel and concrete framing, foundations, and major civil works layouts.
Interface with key stakeholders and clients to address critical aspects of structural and civil design.
Support structural modelling and analysis, including reliability, redundancy, and resilience assessments for mission-critical facilities.
Identify and mitigate risks related to structural integrity, constructability, and long-term performance.
Actively coordinate design development with other disciplines (architectural, mechanical, electrical) and external consultants.
Prepare basis of design documents, technical specifications, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Support project teams from inception to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate execution of civil and structural works.