Structural Designer, Senior

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Job Summary: Ausenco is seeking a Senior Structural Designer for an EPCM project in Chile, who will collaborate on the development and optimization of designs and resolve technical challenges onsite. Key Highlights: 1. Redefine what's possible in complex global projects. 2. Close collaboration with engineering and construction teams. 3. Ongoing support for personal and professional development. Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible on some of the world’s most complex projects and in its most challenging environments. We deliver innovative solutions through high-value consulting studies; project execution; asset operations; and maintenance optimization. With 26 offices across 15 countries and projects in more than 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. Our team in Chile is growing, and we are currently recruiting a **Structural Designer, Senior** to join an EPCM project. **About the Role** * Develop and review structural drawings and models for the project in SmartPlant 3D. * Collaborate closely with engineering and construction teams to optimize design and ensure field feasibility of the project. * Develop structural solutions onsite, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. * Identify and resolve potential technical issues during the construction phase. * Develop and implement work criteria, standards, procedures, and methods. * Know, apply, and maintain consistent design standards across projects by understanding and adhering to Ausenco’s design standards. * Maintain constant communication with project stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress of activities. * Support the project by collaborating with designers from other disciplines. * Manage assigned task execution timelines effectively and efficiently. * Demonstrate initiative to autonomously perform routine tasks and use judgment to determine appropriate methods for assigned tasks. * Provide design suggestions and make routine decisions within defined procedures, while knowing when to seek assistance if guidelines are unclear. **About You** * Draftsperson/Designer Technician or Construction Engineer with specialization in Structural Engineering. * **Approximately 8 years of proven experience** in mining and industrial projects, preferably with engineering consulting firms and ideally in construction. * Proven experience using software such as **SmartPlant 3D** (mandatory), AutoCAD, and Office. * Ability to work onsite and adapt to project conditions. * Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. **Why Ausenco?** We support individual growth and aim to enable you to work in a way that leverages your strengths and meets your needs. Learn about the **Ausenco Value Proposition:** * **Compensation and Benefits:** Beyond a **competitive remuneration package**, you’ll have access to our **hybrid work model**, allowing you to balance office days with remote work. Enjoy the benefits of our leave policies—including paid parental leave—and participate in corporate events and celebrations of key dates in a positive and engaging work environment. * **Growth and Development:** Receive ongoing support for your personal and professional development through technical training, mentoring programs, and frequent opportunities to build global professional networks. * **Balance and Wellbeing:** Adopt a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential counseling, health services, and a benefits program designed to support your needs. * **Recognition and Appreciation:** Participate in multidirectional forums that foster a culture of local and global recognition, where everyone is acknowledged for their contribution to business and projects. * **Communication and Engagement:** Experience working for a dynamic company with global processes and collaborate directly with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution. Our people do not settle for the status quo. If you’re entrepreneurial and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a professional trajectory and skillset aligned with your ambition. We are proud of the work we do and deliver it within an **open, honest, and collaborative culture**. We have a strong track record of attracting visionary individuals who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project—and your voice is an important part of that conversation. As a global company, we believe in diversity and champion it in its broadest sense—gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, education, disability, abilities, work styles, and geographic location. Our workplace is built on trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual. Join Ausenco and work better. *\#LI\-Hybrid*