Join Our Team of Creative Problem Solvers!

Are you looking for engineering work unlike anything you’ve done before? Holmes Solutions is where ingenuity meets reality. Our global projects push the boundaries of what's possible, driven by a team dedicated to making a difference in our world. 

We are looking for an Engineer, Fabricated Structures to join our team on a 12–18-month fixed-term basis to boost our team. You’ll work on 1-2 projects like WHOOSH®, a revolutionary transport system that challenges the status quo in the transportation industry, and Switchback, the most flexible and unique adventure ride system on the planet!

What you'll bring to the team:

• experience in the design and engineering of steel weldments and fabricated structures.
• Knowledge of structural mechanics and analysis methods.
• Structural analysis by analytical methods, hand calculations, and FE methods.
• Fatigue analysis by industry established methods (eg FKM), both analytical and FE methods.
• Knowledge of welding and structural steel Standards – eg AS/NZS, AWS, ASTM, EN etc.
• Skilled in use of CAD and FEA tools – eg SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys.
• Writing manufacturing specifications and drafting of manufacturing drawings.

About the Role

• Designing welded structures to yield and ultimate strength failure criteria.
• Designing welded structures subject to fatigue loading and to meet fatigue life and failure criteria.
• Sizing and specification of welds to meet component and structure performance criteria.
• Compiling engineering design documentation and specifications for fabrication and/or construction.
• Engagement with fabrication and manufacturing, providing engineering handover, supervision, and manufacturing support.
• Engineering design of structural connections – e.g. bolted joints, riveted connections, flanged connections.

Don't meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Solutions we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About Holmes Solutions:

We work with international clients in many industries including adventure recreation, construction, and roadside hardware. We cover everything from ideation and R&D, to testing, compliance and accreditation. It’s fair to say there’s never a dull moment in our design hub!

Teamwork:

We are one team; helping each other and sharing knowledge. We communicate openly and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We encourage our teammates to explore, grow and be their best.

Flexibility:

Life is for living and we value that at Holmes Solutions. Everyone appreciates flexibility, so we make sure you have time to enjoy the important things in life. We are family-focused, and we support full mind and body wellness.

Why Join Holmes Solutions?

We're a close-knit team that champions innovation, knowledge-sharing, and work-life balance. We celebrate diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds because we believe in the power of varied perspectives to drive innovation.

Take Your Next Step With Us:

If you’re an engineer looking for your next exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

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