Scott Snedden

Scott Snedden

Civil/Structural Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director at Infrastructure Consulting

  • Education

    • University of Adelaide

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor Of Civil and Structural Engineering Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Engineering Hons 1A

      Activities and Societies: MIE Aust, Engineers Without Borders, AUES

  • Experience

    • FutureFlow Alliance

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Civil/Structural Engineer

      I undertook a secondment to the $500m FutureFlow alliance. This position ran for approximately 12 months after which time I transitioned into the NVIRP lead design team. My role at FutureFlow included structural design and technical input across the full range of project scope.

    • Ministry Of Infrastructure, Timor Leste

      May 2011 - Dec 2011
      Australian Youth Ambassador for Development

      I was selected as an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development, mobilising in May for intake 30.My role provided engineering and project management support to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Timor Leste.Specifically, I worked in the Directorate of Roads, Bridges and Flood Control (DNRBFC) assisting and building capacity in the 2011 works program.

    • Sinclair Knight Merz

      Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
      Ports and Maritime Client Manager - South Australia

      Reporting to the Regional Manager Clients - Transport, I was responsible for client relationship management for all ports and maritime clients in South Australia. This includes strategic planning, business development and bid management functions.

    • Jacobs

      May 2014 - May 2020

      In this position at Jacobs (Formerly Sinclair Knight Merz) I was exposed to a wide variety of design, design management and site based roles.Projects of note include:-Project Manager, Joy Baluch AM Bridge Planning study. The project undertook a planning study including Infrastructure Australia Stage 1-4 submissions for the $200M Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication Project in Port Augusta (later incorporated into the Port Wakefield to Port Augusta Alliance Project).-Package Lead and Structural Engineer, Wayville Train Station Overpass. Lead the design and documentation of the unique, 52m spiralling box truss.-Project Manager and Lead Engineer, Little Horse and Big Horse Creek upgrades, NT. Undertook design of two pre-stressed concrete bridges and associated road upgrades on the Victoria Highway. Tasks included hydraulic and structural analysis, production of cost estimates, specifications and erosion sediment control plans.-Design and design management of over 1000 regulator structures for the Northern Victoria Irrigation Renewal Project. Managing a project team of up to 12 people across three different offices. Included in this role was approximately 6 months of site based construction supervision.-Structural Lead Designer for the Seaford Rail Extension Depot. Includes responsibility for budget, quality, resourcing and the design of three separate buildings as well as all ancillary structures.-Two month secondment to Christchurch, undertaking structural assessments of earthquake damage, providing repair methodologies and advice and reviewing statistical methods to model damage across large asset portfolios.-Co-Authored the Timor Leste Bridge Design Manual. The manual was written to AASHTO standards and covered the full breadth of bridge design issues. A particular focus was the inclusion of appropriate methods and techniques for the unique conditions of Timor Leste. Show less

      • Design Manager

        Sept 2019 - May 2020
      • Civil/Structural Engineer

        Mar 2008 - May 2020
      • Section Leader - Built Environment (SA)

        Jun 2017 - Sept 2019
      • Section Leader - Structures and Services (NT) | ANZ Infrastructure and Environment

        May 2014 - Jun 2016
    • Infrastructure Consulting Pty Ltd

      May 2020 - now
      Director

      At Infrastructure Consulting, we understand that engineering is as much about communication as physics and mathematics. We seek to understand our clients' business and provide solutions that are tailored to their needs. Known for innovative solutions and a deeper level of understanding, we live and breathe civil and structural engineering.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Professional Engineer

      Engineers Australia
      Feb 2012
    • Registered Professional Engineer Queensland

      The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
      Apr 2014
    • Registered Professional Engineer (National Engineering Register)

      Engineers Australia
      Feb 2012
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Scott Snedden
      Young Professional Engineer of the Year 2019 Engineers Australia Nov 2019 In November 2019, I was named the Engineers Australia National Young Professional Engineer of the Year. A nomination driven process, the award recognises an engineer under the age of 35 each year.Recipients are judged on the following criteria:1. Contribution to the well-being of people and communities2. Contribution to and promotion of the engineering profession3. Pioneering in the use of materials and/or methods4. Contribution to sustainable engineering practices5… Show more In November 2019, I was named the Engineers Australia National Young Professional Engineer of the Year. A nomination driven process, the award recognises an engineer under the age of 35 each year.Recipients are judged on the following criteria:1. Contribution to the well-being of people and communities2. Contribution to and promotion of the engineering profession3. Pioneering in the use of materials and/or methods4. Contribution to sustainable engineering practices5. Formulation of resourceful, innovative and aesthetically appealing engineering solutions Show less
    • Awarded to Scott Snedden
      Young Professional Engineer of the Year 2019 (South Australia) Engineers Australia Sep 2019
    • Awarded to Scott Snedden
      Award for Steel Excellence in Engineering Projects Australian Steel Institute -SA Division Aug 2014 The Adelaide Showgrounds Railway Station was awarded joint winner in the 2014 ASI SA Steel Excellence Awards.