Graduate/Junior Structural Engineer

Waypoint Consulting; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work at Banyo office

Mentorship from senior engineers

Job summary

Waypoint Consulting in Brisbane seeks a Graduate or Junior Structural or Civil Engineer to join a small, specialist team on a full-time, permanent basis. Whether you are a recent graduate or an engineer with up to two to three years of post-graduate experience, this role is worth a look.

This is not a generic graduate program. From day one you will be working on real projects alongside experienced engineers and drafters, with direct access to senior leadership and genuine mentorship throughout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Up to two to three years of post-graduate experience.
• Genuine interest in structural design across commercial and residential projects.
• Exposure to Revit or AutoCAD advantageous.
• Architectural studies background or experience with design teams is a strong plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to structural design and documentation across commercial aquatic, residential pool, and retaining wall projects.
• Working closely with drafting team to produce drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and CAD 3D models.
• Supporting reinforcement design, structural calculations, and temporary works documentation.
• Supporting design records, specifications, and schedules across a diverse project portfolio.
• Learning directly from experienced engineers across all phases of project delivery.
• Completing all work in line with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Structural design

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM integration

Job description

Our client is a leading nationwide commercial aquatic engineering consultancy based in Brisbane. They provide a full range of engineering, design, and documentation services to the commercial aquatic industry - specialising in reliable, efficient, and sustainable solutions for all forms of swimming pool and aquatic systems, from filtration system designs through to aquatic structures and applied finishes.

Using modern design and documentation practices including BIM integration, they work on a diverse portfolio of projects across Australia - from high-profile aquatic centres, theme parks, resorts, and high-rise developments through to residential pools, decks, and retaining wall structures.

About the Role

A rare opportunity for a Graduate or Junior Structural or Civil Engineer to join a small, specialist team on a full-time, permanent basis. Whether you are a recent graduate or an engineer with up to two to three years of post-graduate experience looking for a more interesting and varied environment - this role is worth a look.

This is not a generic graduate program. From day one you will be working on real projects alongside experienced engineers and drafters, with direct access to senior leadership and genuine mentorship throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributing to structural design and documentation across commercial aquatic, residential pool, and retaining wall projects
• Working closely with the drafting team to produce technical drawing sets, schematics, P&IDs, and CAD 3D models
• Supporting reinforcement design, structural calculations, and temporary works documentation
• Supporting design records, specifications, and schedules across a diverse project portfolio
• Learning directly from experienced engineers across all phases of project delivery
• Completing all work in line with the business's quality, safety, and environmental standards

About You

• A Bachelor's Degree (or near completion) in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Up to two to three years of post-graduate experience - recent graduates strongly encouraged to apply
• Genuine interest in structural design across both commercial and residential project types
• Exposure to Revit or AutoCAD advantageous - proficiency highly regarded
• An architectural studies background or experience working closely with design teams is a strong plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented - comfortable asking questions and taking initiative

What's on Offer

• Work on a genuinely varied project portfolio - from major aquatic centres and theme parks through to residential pools, decks, and retaining walls
• Small, relaxed, and supportive team where you are more than just a number
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Director and senior engineers
• Strong commitment to developing the next generation of professional engineers
• Genuine long-term career pathway for the right person
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Additional information

• Varied projects from aquatic centres to theme parks
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Director
• Hybrid working at the Banyo office