Senior Structural Engineer

Keane Engineering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Birthday leave

Global remote working policy

Mobile phone allowance

On-site parking

Flexible working arrangements

Career development pathways

Mentorship from the Director

Job summary

Keane Engineering in Geelong, Australia, is looking for a Structural Engineer to deliver detailed engineering designs across various projects. The role involves leading design for residential and commercial buildings, managing projects, and preparing engineering documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and 4-6 years of experience. Engage with a collaborative team and enjoy excellent benefits including hybrid working options and mentorship from the Director.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4-6 years' experience in structural engineering.
• Experience in temporary works, residential and/or commercial building design.
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards and structural design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design for residential homes and commercial buildings.
• Manage projects from concept through to construction.
• Prepare engineering calculations and design documentation.

Skills

Structural design expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Keane Engineering is an Australian-owned engineering consultancy specialising in structural, civil and temporary works engineering. We provide design and construction engineering services across residential, commercial, energy and infrastructure projects.

We are a small, growing team that values practical engineering, clear communication and a collaborative work environment.

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience
• Birthday leave, giving you an extra day to celebrate your special day.
• Annual global remote working policy, providing the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for a period each year.
• Mobile phone allowance to support your professional needs.
• Modern office located within the vibrant Federal Mills Precinct, North Geelong.
• Free on-site parking for added convenience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Structured career development pathways, including our Chartership Development Program.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of engaging and technically challenging projects across multiple sectors.
• Direct access to and mentorship from the Director, offering invaluable exposure, guidance, and opportunities to accelerate your professional growth.

About the Role

Your primary role will be to deliver detailed structural engineering design across a diverse range of projects. This position would suit an engineer who enjoys working across temporary works, residential building design and commercial building projects.

This is a hands‑on role in a growing consultancy where your work will directly contribute to the development of the business and the team around you.

The role offers plenty of room for growth and development, including opportunities to further develop your engineering capability and progress toward chartership.

The right candidate will be comfortable working in a small team environment, taking ownership of their work and operating semi‑autonomously with support where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design for residential homes and commercial buildings
• Temporary works design for construction projects
• Managing projects from concept through to construction
• Preparation of engineering calculations and design documentation
• Preparation and review of drawings using Bluebeam and Revit
• Daily communication with clients, builders and project stakeholders
• Site inspections and construction‑phase support as required
• Assisting with the training and mentoring of graduates and design engineers
• Work closely with the Director on project delivery, design decisions, and technical direction
• Reviewing designs and providing technical guidance to junior engineers

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Approx 4-6 years’ experience in structural engineering
• Experience in temporary works, residential and/or commercial building design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards and structural design principles
• Australian driver’s licence, as site visits may be required
• Permanent working rights in Australia