Structural Designer, Senior

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Job Summary: Ausenco is seeking a Senior Structural Designer for EPCM projects in Santiago and Lima, who will develop and review structural drawings, collaborate with engineering and construction teams, and resolve technical issues. Key Highlights: 1. Collaborate closely with engineering and construction teams. 2. Develop structural solutions in the field. 3. Maintain consistent design standards across projects. 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 the 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 over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. Our teams in Chile and Peru are undergoing continuous growth, and we are currently recruiting Senior Structural Designers to join an EPCM project based in Santiago and Lima offices. **About the Role** * Develop and review project structural drawings and models in SmartPlant 3D. * Collaborate closely with engineering and construction teams to optimize design and ensure field feasibility of the project. * Develop structural solutions in the field, ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations. * Identify and resolve potential technical issues during the construction phase. * Develop and implement work criteria, standards, procedures, and methods. * Understand, apply, and maintain consistent design standards across projects by adhering to Ausenco’s design standards. * Maintain ongoing communication with project stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress of activities. * Support the project by collaborating with designers from other disciplines. * Manage assigned task timelines effectively and efficiently. * Demonstrate initiative to independently perform repetitive tasks and use judgment to determine appropriate methods for assigned tasks. * Provide design suggestions and make routine decisions within defined procedures, while understanding 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 work experience** in mining and industrial projects, preferably within 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 our goal is 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 benefits under 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 multi-directional 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 at a dynamic company with global processes and collaborate side-by-side with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution. Our people do not settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit 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 carry it out within an **open, honest, and collaborative culture**. We have a 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 in a better way. *\#LI\-Hybrid*