Design Engineer - Structures

WSP in Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible working

12 months parental leave

Global mobility

Additional leave

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

WSP Australia’s Building Structures team is seeking an early to mid-career structural engineer to contribute to iconic projects across Australia. Join a highly autonomous, national team and apply BIM and 3D modelling to deliver award‑winning building structures and infrastructure solutions.

With 2–5 years of Australian project experience, you will work on diverse sectors, maintain local standards (AS/NCC), and collaborate with clients and colleagues nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor to Masters’ level degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 2–5 years of Australian building project experience.
• Knowledge of local standards (AS, NCC).
• Proficient in structural design including post-tensioned concrete.
• Experience with BIM and 3D modelling delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Work on iconic projects within a multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver a range of structural engineering projects.
• Support the wider team and other teams within the company nationally when the opportunity presents
• Ensure timely and quality delivery for project and structural engineering work in alignment with technical, commercial and regulatory standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Curiosity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor to Masters’ degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

BIM

3D Modelling

Point Cloud Surveys

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our WSP Building Structures group are a specialist team renowned for their innovation in structural engineering and cutting-edge BIM project execution across high-rise and complex building structures and infrastructure projects, with offices in every major city across Australia.

We operate as a highly autonomous and genuinely national team. The ability to grow and develop your career at WSP are unparalleled in the market. We offer the opportunity to contribute to local and national buildings projects, plus the ability to expand your design skills across other market sectors.

Our Recent Projects Span Across a Range Of Different Sectors Including But Not Limited To High-rise Developments, Schools, Infrastructure, The List Goes On. Some Of Our Recent NSW Projects Include

• City Tattersalls Club Redevelopment
• Sydney Fish Market
• Sydney Harbourside
• Shellharbour Hospital
• 2 Chifley Square

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

What You’ll Do

• Have the opportunity to work on iconic projects within a multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver a range of structural engineering projects
• Support the wider team and other teams within the company nationally when the opportunity presents
• Ensure timely and quality of delivery for project and structural engineering work in support of relevant technical, commercial and regulatory standards – and in alignment with schedules and budgets.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and be committed to team approach and outcomes
• Provide ongoing continuous improvement and development inputs to create more efficient workflows within the team

About You

• Bachelor to Masters’ level degree (Civil/Structural Engineering);
• 2-5 years industry experience on building projects within Australia, in the commercial, retail, defence, health or education sectors.
• Demonstrated experience working on Australian projects within the Building and Property sector.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant local Standards and Codes (AS, NCC etc.);
• Solid proficiency in all-round structural engineering design including post-tensioned concrete;
• Experience with executing BIM and 3D modelling project delivery methods
• Familiarity with working with point cloud surveys would be highly regarded
• Able to work remotely on client’s sites liaising directly with the client to deliver the most appropriate engineering solution
• Problem solver, Naturally Curious, Passionate & Adaptable

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

• Develop your professional network (locally, nationally and globally) through various initiatives.
• Develop your personal brand through targeted training.
• Develop your business understanding and awareness through various procedures.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

With us, you can.