Forensic Structural Engineer – Low-Rise Remedial Expert

Strength Engineering Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Strength Engineering Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows, VIC, is seeking an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer to join the Victorian team with hybrid work options. You will lead site investigations, forensic assessment, structural design, and remedial engineering for residential and low-rise projects.

Responsibilities include investigating failures and defects, determining causes, preparing client-ready reports, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with clients, architects, builders and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Over 3 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Experience in residential and/or low-rise commercial structural engineering.
• Experience conducting structural inspections or forensic investigations.
• Strong understanding of structural behaviour, load paths and failure mechanisms.
• Experience preparing structural calculations, drawings and technical reports.
• Strong knowledge of NCC and relevant Australian Standards, including AS 2870, AS 1684, AS/NZS 1170, AS 3600, AS 4100.
• Experience with engineering software such as SPACE GASS, Structural Toolkit, ClearCalcs and RAPT.

Responsibilities

• Structural investigation of building failure and determining the likely causation and scope of works.
• Conducting floor-level surveys and survey plans
• Conducting site investigations using specialist tools such as thermal cameras, crack gauges, and moisture meters.
• Provision of Structural rectification plans.
• Structural design and documentation for residential and low-rise buildings, including homes, townhouses, and unit developments.
• Design of timber, reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry structures.
• Footing and slab design, including raft slabs, waffle slabs, suspended slabs, and retaining walls.
• Managing design projects from concept through to construction, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Liaising with clients, architects, builders, building surveyors, relevant authorities, and the internal team.
• Assisting with client management and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and junior engineers.
• Maintaining a strong focus on technical accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Client communication

Construction-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SPACE GASS

Structural Toolkit

ClearCalcs

RAPT

CAD software

Job description

Strength Engineering Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows, VIC, is seeking an experienced Forensic Structural Engineer to join the Victorian team with hybrid work options. You will lead site investigations, forensic assessment, structural design, and remedial engineering for residential and low-rise projects.

Responsibilities include investigating failures and defects, determining causes, preparing client-ready reports, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with clients, architects, builders and