Lead Structural Engineer – Design, Clients & Growth

Bornhorst+Ward; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and ongoing training

RPEQ fee coverage

Group Income Protection

Life Insurance

Flexible hours & remote work

Modern CBD office — river views

End-of-trip facilities

Social events & wellness programs

Run club & community involvement

Annual rewards & long-service leave

Job summary

Bornhorst + Ward is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Brisbane design team. You will work on a wide variety of projects, handling structural analysis, modeling and documentation, while collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure buildable, compliant designs.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years’ experience in structural design, with proficiency in SpaceGASS, ETABS and related tools, and a solid grasp of Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in structural engineering design.
• Active or completed registration as an engineer (RPEQ preferred).

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural analysis and design for building structures and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review drawings, models, and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Liaise with clients, architects and consultants to ensure design alignment.
• Attend design meetings and conduct occasional site inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Collaborative mindset

Education

BEng Civil/Structural

Tools

SpaceGASS

RAPT

RAM Concept

ETABS

Inducta

Job description

Bornhorst + Ward is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Brisbane design team. You will work on a wide variety of projects, handling structural analysis, modeling and documentation, while collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure buildable, compliant designs.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years’ experience in structural design, with proficiency in SpaceGASS, ETABS and related tools, and a solid grasp of Australian standards.