Lead Structural & Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Projects

K.Wright Practice; Logan City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

K.Wright Practice is seeking a senior structural/ mechanical engineering leader to guide a multidisciplinary team across industrial projects in Australia. You’ll stay involved in design while developing your people.

You’ll coordinate mechanical and structural design interfaces, review calculations, and ensure adherence to Australian Standards, delivering practical, buildable solutions on time. Experience with SpaceGass and AutoCAD is required, as is professional registration (RPEQ or chartered)

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency in SpaceGass and AutoCAD.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards.
• RPEQ or Chartered status highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of mechanical and structural engineers and designers.
• Undertake and review structural analysis and design using SpaceGass and AutoCAD.
• Oversee the design of industrial steel structures, equipment supports, platforms, walkways, access systems and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate mechanical and structural design interfaces, including equipment layouts, loading requirements and connections.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings and documentation against applicable Australian Standards and project requirements.
• Allocate workloads and monitor engineering progress to meet project deadlines.
• Assist with engineering budget management, including estimating design hours, tracking costs and identifying scope changes.
• Liaise with project managers, suppliers and fabrication teams to resolve design and delivery issues.
• Improve design processes, with a focus on safety, constructability, quality and cost efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Professional registration (RPEQ) or chartered status

Tools

SpaceGass

AutoCAD

Job description

K.Wright Practice is seeking a senior structural/ mechanical engineering leader to guide a multidisciplinary team across industrial projects in Australia. You’ll stay involved in design while developing your people.

You’ll coordinate mechanical and structural design interfaces, review calculations, and ensure adherence to Australian Standards, delivering practical, buildable solutions on time. Experience with SpaceGass and AutoCAD is required, as is professional registration (RPEQ or chartered)