Senior Structural Engineer

Olivotto & Young Consulting Engineers; Sydney; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Olivotto & Young Consulting Engineers, a specialist structural consultancy, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis of residential, commercial, and specialized projects. This full-time remote role requires coordinating with architects, contractors, and clients, producing detailed calculations, drawings, and reports, and mentoring junior engineers.

You will ensure code compliance, manage documentation, and contribute to value engineering and project delivery while working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Structural/Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in structural engineering principles and practice.
• Experience applying structural analysis to building and specialty structures.
• Experience leading projects from concept through construction and coordinating with architects, contractors, and other consultants.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, standards, and design guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of residential, commercial, and specialized structures.
• Perform detailed calculations and review structural drawings and CAD models.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Oversee project documentation, and support construction phase services.
• Contribute to design optimization, value engineering, and client communications.

Skills

Structural engineering

Structural analysis

CAD/3D modelling

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Independent remote work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Company Description

Olivotto & Young Consulting Engineers provides tailored structural engineering consulting services to a diverse range of clients. The firm supports projects spanning residential and commercial structural design, project management, and specialized structures such as bespoke residences, greenhouses, and tensile membrane / cable structures. Services are customized to align with each client’s functional, budgetary, and schedule requirements. The team focuses on practical, innovative, and efficient solutions that support long-term development and performance of built assets.

Role Description

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the structural design and analysis of residential, commercial, and specialized structures, ensuring safety, compliance, and constructability. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing detailed calculations, preparing and reviewing structural drawings and CAD models, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to junior team members. The role involves overseeing project documentation, supporting construction phase services, and contributing to design optimization and value engineering. The Senior Structural Engineer will also collaborate directly with clients to understand project requirements, propose solutions, and deliver clear, professional technical reports. This is a full-time remote role.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Structural Engineering, with experience applying this to building and specialty structures.


• Proficiency in Structural Analysis and Calculations for various materials and structural systems.


• Hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for producing and reviewing structural drawings and models.


• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.


• Professional engineering licenses (or eligibility for licenses) is strongly preferred.


• Experience managing projects from concept through construction, including coordination with architects, contractors, and other consultants.


• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, documentation, and client correspondence.


• Familiarity with relevant building codes, standards, and design guidelines.


• Experience with greenhouse, crop protection, or tensile membrane structures is an asset.