Senior Civil / Structural Engineer

Aegis Consulting Engineers + Project Managers; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance

Family-friendly environment

Regular social events

Diverse projects

Central location near cafés and beach

Job summary

AEGIS – Consulting Engineers and Project Managers is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our growing firm in Wollongong. You will work on a variety of remediation, residential, and commercial projects within a supportive team, contributing to design, reporting, and project management.

The role offers flexible work/life balance, opportunities for professional progression toward CPEng, and a dynamic, locally focused practice serving major regional clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ post-graduate experience in Australian building/construction consultancy.
• Active progression toward CPEng accreditation.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SpaceGass, SLB, Bluebeam and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular professional communication with clients.
• Conduct site inspections, measurements and remediation design work.
• Prepare engineering reports and design calculations with minimal supervision.
• Deliver design and remedial scopes for Class 1-3 buildings and community projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

CPEng progression (Australian Engineers Australia)

Tools

AutoCAD

SLB (Slabs)

SpaceGass

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a experienced Senior Civil / Structural Engineer to join our firm. This fantastic role will suit someone looking to work on a variety of projects in a friendly and supportive team with a fast-growing local company. We encourage and furnish flexible work/life balance.

• – Family-friendly work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance
• – Enjoy regular social events and team interactions
• – Exciting projects to add to your portfolio
• – Higher salary packages may be available for exceptional candidates with more than the requisite experience
• – Centrally located office just minutes from cafés, the beach, and a major shopping centre, with the train station only a 10-minute walk away

Who Are We

AEGIS – Consulting Engineers and Project Managers – are a young and dynamic team that have established a strong reputation in the region. We continue to grow because of our quality of services and subject matter expertise particularly with respect to remedial projects. Our commitment to quality and innovation has not gone unnoticed, and we have emerged as the preferred firm for handling large building remediation projects. We provide professional services to some of the region’s biggest asset owners including Wollongong City Council, University of Wollongong, Nan Tien Temple, and various privately held assets.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive, technically strong engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• – Providing regular, professional, and friendly communication with our valued clients.
• – Undertaking site inspections, collecting measurements using appropriate instrumentation, applying sound problem-solving skills, preparing detailed design drawings, and prescribing effective remediation methodologies.
• – Preparing accurate, high-quality engineering reports.
• – Completing stormwater and structural design tasks across a variety of projects.
• – Managing subcontractors and trade service providers as required.
• – Maintaining and updating weekly project programs.
• – Liaising with key stakeholders, including property owners, councils, and utility authorities.
• – Fulfilling WHS responsibilities in line with our Safety Management System.
• – Delivering higher-order design projects and remedial scopes/specifications for Class 1, 2, and 3 buildings, as well as community precinct projects—covering both new construction and modifications to existing structures.
• – Contributing to large-scale residential, commercial, and medium-rise projects.
• – Overseeing Design and Building Practitioner (DBP) projects (DPB registration preferred but not essential).
• – Producing, reviewing, and checking designs to ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes.
• – Delivering design calculations, reports, and drawings with minimal supervision.
• – Preparing project briefs, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• – Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• – Some Interstate travel may be required.
• – Mentoring and supporting junior engineers.
• – Assist Executive Team as required.

About You

• – Minimum of four years’ post-graduate experience in the Australian building and construction sector within an engineering consultancy role, with active progression toward CPEng accreditation through Engineers Australia.
• – A self-motivated, technically capable engineer who can work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• – Excellent communication skills, including clear verbal communication and high-quality report writing skills.
• – Candidates should be extremely competent with software packages including AutoCAD, SLB (Slabs), SpaceGass, Bluebeam and Revit.
• – Valid Australian Drivers License and White Card.
• – Full working rights in Australia

Applications close January 31, 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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