Civil/Structural Engineer - ADL

GPA Engineering; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Rewards

Career Growth & Development

Diverse Project Exposure

Flexibility – hybrid working options

Health & Wellbeing

Family-Friendly Benefits

Community & Culture

Giving Back

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

GPA Engineering in Adelaide is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer with about 4 to 7 years of experience to join our Adelaide team across diverse projects including oil & gas, mining, water and power.

You will work with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, gain exposure, and progressively take more design and project delivery ownership while adhering to Australian Standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an Australian-recognised institution.
• Approximately 4 to 7 years of relevant civil and/or structural engineering experience.
• Experience in heavy industry sectors such as oil & gas, mining, materials handling, water or power will be highly regarded.
• Structural Design: Experience in the analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures.
• Engineering Software: Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as SpaceGass, SAP2000, RAM/Limcon or Strand7.
• Civil Design: Exposure to drainage, earthworks, pavements or roadworks would be advantageous.
• Australian Standards: Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 1170, AS 1657, AS 3600, AS 4100 and AS 5100, as applicable.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake civil and structural design, modelling and analysis across a diverse range of projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, designers and multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Apply relevant Australian Standards, engineering principles and client requirements to project designs.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews and project delivery.
• Develop your technical and project management capabilities, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility as you progress.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

SAP2000

RAM/Limcon

Strand7

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Adelaide

Job Category: Civil/Structural

About Us

For over 35 years, GPA Engineering has been a trusted, Australian-owned consultancy delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services across water, energy, renewables, defence, mining, and hydrogen. We develop and implement projects that drive critical infrastructure and support industries across Australia.

With offices nationwide (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Perth) and a reputation for technical excellence, our strength lies in our people. We bring together diverse, motivated professionals who value teamwork, integrity, safety, and sustainability. At GPA, you’ll find the scale and expertise of a leading consultancy, combined with the supportive culture of a close-knit team.

Job Description

About the Role

As a result of continued growth, GPA Engineering is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Adelaide team. This role is suited to an engineer with approximately 4 to 7 years’ experience who is looking to broaden their technical capability, work across a diverse range of projects and industries, including oil & gas, mining, materials handling, water and power.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, designers and multidisciplinary project teams, with opportunities to strengthen your technical skills, gain broader project exposure and progressively take greater ownership of design and project delivery.

Key Duties

• Undertake civil and structural design, modelling and analysis across a diverse range of projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, designers and multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Apply relevant Australian Standards, engineering principles and client requirements to project designs.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews and project delivery.
• Develop your technical and project management capabilities, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility as you progress.

Desired Skills And Experience

We are looking for a collaborative and technically capable engineer with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in continuing to develop their civil and structural engineering career.

The Successful Candidate Will Ideally Have

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an Australian-recognised institution, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience: Approximately 4 to 7 years of relevant civil and/or structural engineering experience.
• Industry Experience: Experience in heavy industry sectors such as oil & gas, mining, materials handling, water or power will be highly regarded.
• Structural Design: Experience in the analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures.
• Engineering Software: Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as SpaceGass, SAP2000, RAM/Limcon or Strand7.
• Civil Design: Exposure to drainage, earthworks, pavements or roadworks would be advantageous.
• Australian Standards: Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 1170, AS 1657, AS 3600, AS 4100 and AS 5100, as applicable.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical check and Australian police clearance.

What We Offer

At GPA, we want our people to thrive both professionally and personally. We’re big enough to deliver complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough that you’ll be known, valued and supported.

• Competitive Salary & Rewards – an attractive remuneration package, including paid overtime, recognising the value of the work you put in.
• Career Growth & Development – structured career progression, company-sponsored training, mentoring and support towards professional membership and Chartership.
• Diverse Project Exposure – opportunities to work across different industries, clients and project types, building broad technical and practical experience.
• Flexibility – hybrid working options and cultural leave swap days, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.
• Health & Wellbeing – wellbeing programs, confidential EAP support and a workplace culture that looks out for its people.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, together with policies designed to support different stages of life.
• Community & Culture – opportunities to connect beyond project work through sporting and fitness groups, social events, family BBQs, quiz nights and celebrations of diverse cultural traditions.
• Giving Back – a strong commitment to the community, with GPA having donated more than $3 million directly to charitable organisations.
• Diversity & Inclusion – a workplace where different perspectives are respected and collaboration is encouraged.

At GPA, we offer a supportive working environment where people can build long-term careers. More than 80 of our team members have been with GPA for over 10 years, reflecting the opportunities, culture and stability we aim to provide.

Hear from our people and learn more about working at GPA through our Careers page ( https://www.gpaeng.com.au/careers/ ).

GPA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

How To Apply

EOD 30th October 2026