Civil Engineer - Metalworks & Facades: Design to Delivery

STEEL ET AL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Et Al in Melbourne, Australia seeks a Civil Engineer to plan, design and oversee metalworks and facade projects. You will draft concepts, prepare technical documentation, and support tendering and on-site inspection.

The role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience, proficiency with AutoCAD/SketchUp, and ability to coordinate with architects, contractors and suppliers to deliver compliant, cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (AQF Level 7 or higher) or an equivalent qualification assessable by Engineers Australia.
• 8-10 years' relevant experience in structural or civil engineering design, documentation or construction delivery, preferable in metalworks or facades.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports and applicable Australian Standards.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate engineering work with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with drafting and estimating software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, PlanSwift and Microsoft Excel, or equivalents.
• Familiarity with metalworks and facade design and construction.
• Familiarity with steel structural design software.
• Experience with construction drawings, quantity take-offs or cost estimates.
• Familiarity with Australian construction practices, technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in preparing engineering documentation, with eligibility for professional skills assessment by Engineers Australia considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, draft and design civil and structural components for metalworks and facades.
• Prepare, interpret and review specifications, drawings and shop drawings using CAD.
• Prepare 3D rendered models of fabrication drawings using SketchUp.
• Identify design discrepancies and coordinate revisions with teams.
• Monitor design changes and assess impact on cost and variations.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, BOQs and cost estimates for tenders.
• Support project planning and delivery with technical documentation and cost analysis.
• Conduct site inspections and fabrication inspections to verify conditions and progress.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

Drafting

Estimating

Project coordination

Communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Steel Et Al in Melbourne, Australia seeks a Civil Engineer to plan, design and oversee metalworks and facade projects. You will draft concepts, prepare technical documentation, and support tendering and on-site inspection.

The role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience, proficiency with AutoCAD/SketchUp, and ability to coordinate with architects, contractors and suppliers to deliver compliant, cost-effective outcomes.