Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Jan 2028)

Csea; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements

Up to 4 weeks additional leave

Learning and Talent Development

Mentoring

Friendly team environment

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Structural Engineer to join the Sydney Buildings team, contributing to a pipeline of exciting projects. You will assist senior engineers, develop models, and ensure technical accuracy across design stages.

The role involves coordinating with architects, clients, and internal teams to deliver quality outcomes. Requirements include a Structural Engineering degree, 4–8 years’ experience in buildings projects, and proficiency in SpaceGass, RAM, ETABS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering required.
• 4-8 years experience in an engineering consultancy on buildings projects preferred.
• Proficiency with SpaceGass, RAM, ETABS or similar design programs.
• Knowledge of building stability analysis and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Senior and Project Engineers in the technical delivery of building projects.
• Develop analytical models and prepare calculated packages across project phases.
• Oversee and review documentation for technical accuracy and progress.
• Liaise with internal design teams, external architects and clients to resolve technical queries.
• Contribute to project proposals, change orders and support scope, budget and scheduling discussions.
• Deliver work aligned with professional standards and Stantec quality procedures.

Skills

4-8 years experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

RAM

ETABS

Job description

Structural Engineer – Buildings – (LJ)

Ready to take the next step in your structural engineering career? We're looking for a talented Structural Engineer to join our growing Sydney Buildings team and work across an exciting pipeline of projects.

• Assist and support Senior and Project Engineers in the technical delivery of building projects, ensuring smooth day-to-day progress.
• Develop analytical models and prepare well‑documented, self‑reviewed structural calculation packages across various project phases.
• Oversee and review evolving documentation for technical accuracy, while keeping Project Engineers informed of design progress.
• Liaise with internal design teams, external architects, and clients to resolve technical queries and ensure coordinated outcomes.
• Contribute to project proposals, change orders, and support scope, budget, and scheduling discussions as needed.
• Deliver work aligned with professional standards, Stantec's quality procedures, and contribute positively to team culture and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering
• 4-8 years previous experience working in an engineering consultancy environment working on buildings projects. Projects within the Education, Health and Defence sectors would be advantageous however not compulsory
• Structural software knowledge of SpaceGass, RAM, ETABS or similar design programs
• Knowledge of building stability analysis and corresponding detailing
• Knowledge and capability across post tensioned and reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and timber design fields
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
• Problem solving mindset with strong interpersonal skills

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on‑the‑job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That is why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve-because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work‑life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We're better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we're committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-Sydney