Graduate Building Diagnostics Engineer

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek is seeking a Graduate Engineer to apply engineering principles to real building failures in Melbourne. You will investigate water ingress, roof defects and drainage failures through field testing, technical analysis and evidence-based reporting.

The role combines engineering investigation with hands-on diagnostics, examining how building systems perform and translating findings into clear technical reports for property owners, insurers and repair teams.

Qualifications

• You hold a degree in civil, structural, mechanical or a related engineering discipline and have an interest in building performance and failure analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• An understanding of engineering fundamentals and an interest in applying them on site.
• Clear technical writing and accurate documentation.
• Practical curiosity and confidence working with inspection and testing equipment.
• A willingness to combine fieldwork with analysis and report preparation.
• A current driver licence and a commitment to safe site work.
• Graduate and early-career applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop investigation plans that define the problem, possible causes and testing required.
• Investigate water ingress through roofs, building envelopes, wet areas and concealed pipework.
• Assess roof geometry, falls, drainage arrangements, flashings and material interfaces to identify potential failure mechanisms.
• Use CCTV drainage inspections to examine sewer and stormwater assets, document defects and assess their likely effect on performance.
• Apply controlled water testing, pressure testing, acoustic leak detection, thermal imaging and moisture mapping to test hypotheses.
• Correlate site measurements, test results, drawings, photographs and reported event history.
• Distinguish the source of a failure from its pathway and resulting damage.
• Prepare technical reports explaining the investigation method, findings, likely causes, limitations and recommended next steps.
• Support experienced specialists in developing remedial scopes and identifying where further engineering assessment is required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Field testing

Technical writing

Problem solving

On-site inspection

Data analysis

Education

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Mechanical engineering

Tools

CCTV inspections

Thermal imaging

Moisture mapping

Pressure testing

Acoustic leak detection

Job description

Seek is seeking a Graduate Engineer to apply engineering principles to real building failures in Melbourne. You will investigate water ingress, roof defects and drainage failures through field testing, technical analysis and evidence-based reporting.

The role combines engineering investigation with hands-on diagnostics, examining how building systems perform and translating findings into clear technical reports for property owners, insurers and repair teams.