Senior Structural Engineer

van der Meer Consulting; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Friendly team environment

Professional development

Job summary

Van der Meer Consulting seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for its Sydney office to design and deliver complex structural solutions for high-rise, commercial and residential projects. You will guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring code compliance and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include modelling, analysis, drawings, reports, site inspections, and mentoring junior engineers and BIM technicians while coordinating with clients and contractors to secure approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering; post graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in structural engineering with at least 3 years in Australia, consultancy setting preferred.
• Experience in design of residential, commercial, retail and industrial projects.
• Proven expertise in steel and concrete design.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural designs including modelling, analysis, manual calculations, drawings, reports and presentations.
• Ensure designs comply with Australian standards and project schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and BIM technicians.
• Participate in project meetings, offering technical insights and resolving structural challenges.
• Conduct site inspections ensuring adherence to design and safety standards.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, architects and other consultants to secure approvals.

Skills

ETABS

RAM Concept

SPACEGASS

PLAXIS

STAND

Australian standards

Mentorship

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

Van der Meer Consulting is a multi-disciplinary Structural, Civil, Hydraulic and Fire engineering consultancy with offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Our expanding company is currently seeking a suitably qualified Senior Structural Engineer to join our Sydney office.

The Role:

As a Senior Engineer you will contribute to the design and delivery of structural engineering solutions for complex building projects including multiple buildings, complex geometry and high-rise developments. You will guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with design codes, quality standards, and client requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Execution of structural designs including modelling, analysis, manual calculations, preparation of detailed drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Ensure all structural designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and in alignment with schedules and budget
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and BIM technicians.
• Participate in project meetings, offering technical insights and resolving structural engineering challenges.
• Conduct site inspections, ensuring adherence to design and safety standards.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, architectural and other consultants to secure approvals and maintain compliance.

Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (post graduate degree is preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in structural engineering and minimum 3 years’ experience in Australia, gained within a consultancy environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of projects in the residential, commercial, retail and industrial sectors.
• Proven expertise in steel and concrete design

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Sound knowledge and application of Australian Standard design codes, relevant design techniques and construction procedures and techniques.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with experience in designing complex projects
• Proficiency in structural design software (e.g. ETABS, RAM Concept, SPACEGASS, STAND, PLAXIS)
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate and work with draftsmen, engineers, architects and design managers.
• Ability to undertake some Business Development activities such as increasing client base and retaining current clients.
• Have direct dealing with clients, government bodies and contractors/ builders.
• Proven track record of working to tight deadlines and within budget.
• Critically review design drawings and documentation.
• Be enthusiastic and committed to facilitating client needs.
• Must demonstrate initiative and be a team player.

Rewards:

• Great range of benefits, including competitive salary
• Friendly and experienced team environment
• Professional development and good advancement prospects

To be considered for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.