Experienced to Senior Structural Engineer | Buildings

Systra; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Salary sacrifices

Novated leasing

Wellbeing support

Parental leave

Life insurance

Income protection

EAP access

Fitness sessions

Chartered Engineer status

Professional memberships

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a technically strong Structural Building Engineer in Australia to join our established team. You will lead design delivery from concept to construction, working on complex multi-storey projects and collaborating with architects and contractors.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements, exposure to national and international schemes, and opportunities for professional growth, Chartered Engineer status, and ongoing development within our growing Australian operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural engineering, with a background in complex building projects.
• Excellent technical understanding of structural design, materials, and relevant standards and codes, with experience working on local projects in Australia. Experience in AS3600 is essential
• Ability to manage your own workload, take ownership of deliverables, and work with a high level of accountability.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A practical, thoughtful approach and a commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and well-resolved engineering solutions.
• Software experience in ETABS, RAPT, RAM, Strand7 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the structural design and delivery of building projects from concept through to detailed design and construction stage input.
• Prepare calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications in line with project requirements and Australian Building standards/codes.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop efficient and buildable solutions.
• Respond to technical queries, contribute to design meetings, and provide input throughout project delivery.
• Offer guidance and technical support to junior engineers as part of the wider team.

Skills

ETABS

RAPT

RAM

Strand7

AS3600

Structural design

Education

Bachelor's in Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

RAPT

RAM

Strand7

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA’s mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

Our recent acquisition of BG&E also marks an exciting new chapter in our growth across Australia and New Zealand, creating even more opportunities for our people as we continue to expand our local footprint and capability.

Context

Your Opportunity

As our local and regional workload continues to grow, we’re looking for a technically strong Structural Building Engineer to join our well established team. Alongside projects in our core markets, this role also offers exposure to national and international schemes, creating a strong mix of variety, challenge, and opportunity. We’re looking for an engineer with strong design capability, sound judgement, and a track record of delivering high quality multi-storey structural solutions.

Missions/Main Duties

Why Apply

• Join a team where structural engineering is central to project success and genuinely valued.
• Work on complex building projects that will broaden your experience and stretch your technical ability
• Take on meaningful responsibility from the outset, with the trust and autonomy to make an impact.
• Collaborate with experienced, grounded professionals who care about quality, teamwork, and doing the job properly.
• Build your career in an environment that supports development, learning, and long-term progression.

Day to Day

• Lead or support the structural design and delivery of building projects from concept through to detailed design and construction stage input.
• Prepare calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications in line with project requirements and Australian Building standards/codes.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop efficient and buildable solutions.
• Respond to technical queries, contribute to design meetings, and provide input throughout project delivery.
• Offer guidance and technical support to junior engineers as part of the wider team.

Profile/Skills

What We Are Looking For

• Extensive experience in structural engineering, with a background in complex building projects.
• Excellent technical understanding of structural design, materials, and relevant standards and codes, with experience working on local projects in Australia. Experience in AS3600 is essential
• Ability to manage your own workload, take ownership of deliverables, and work with a high level of accountability.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A practical, thoughtful approach and a commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and well-resolved engineering solutions.
• Software experience in ETABS, RAPT, RAM, Strand7 or similar.

What do we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements that support a balanced work and life commitments.
• Attractive salary and financial benefits, including salary sacrificing, novated leasing, and Westpac partnership benefits.
• Comprehensive wellbeing and protection support, including paid parental leave, life insurance, income protection, EAP access, fitness sessions, and free flu vaccinations.
• Ongoing professional investment with learning and development, paid Chartered Engineer status, and professional memberships.
• A culture that values long-term contribution through recognition programs and support for sustained career growth.

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with all of us, and continues through our culture – and fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

Wellbeing and Safety

We provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

Hybrid