Senior Structural Engineer - Flexible Roles & Growth

Orion Vape Store; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work options

Community days and cultural events

Access to innovative technology

Employee assistance program

Annual performance appraisal and L&D

Job summary

Orion Group in Brisbane seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design projects and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team. You will prepare documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and drive technical solutions on diverse projects.

The role requires extensive experience, Chartered status, and Australian accreditation. A collaborative environment with growth opportunities and flexible work options is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with CPEng and RPEQ accreditation.
• 8+ years of structural design experience across residential, commercial and industrial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Australian Standards and core structural engineering principles.
• Ability to independently prepare detailed and conceptual designs and drawings with high accuracy.
• Strong project coordination, time management, and budget awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work autonomously or in a team.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence and White Card (WHS Construction Induction).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of structural design projects, preparing high-quality documentation using approved software and ensuring compliance with Orion Group standards and processes.
• Apply advanced engineering judgement, creativity and foresight to proactively identify, manage and resolve complex design challenges.
• Coordinate and mentor engineers and drafters, providing technical leadership, quality oversight and guidance to support team capability and career development.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, including liaison with consultants and authorities, while overseeing inspections, reporting and certification requirements.
• Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions, scopes of work and project budgets, ensuring effective commercial management, invoicing and financial performance.
• Contribute to business growth and continuous improvement by strengthening drafting standards, implementing best-practice systems and actively identifying new project and revenue opportunities.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Eng

CPEng (Chartered Professional Engineer)

RPEQ accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Orion Group in Brisbane seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design projects and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team. You will prepare documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and drive technical solutions on diverse projects.

The role requires extensive experience, Chartered status, and Australian accreditation. A collaborative environment with growth opportunities and flexible work options is offered.