Structural / Civil Engineer

Event Engineering Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Event Engineering Pty Ltd is a team of dedicated professionals with over 25 years of expertise in providing innovative solutions to the creative industries. The company offers a wide range of services, including project management, engineering, design, detailed design documentation, modeling, testing, and fabrication.

We’re looking for a skilled structural engineer with experience in temporary works, event structures, or public art installations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards.
• Confidence in SpaceGass, Tekla and/or Strand7 and other engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal team from concept through onsite delivery.

Skills

Structural engineering

Temporary works

Event structures

Public art installations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

Tekla

Strand7

Job description

Event Engineering Pty Ltd is a team of dedicated professionals with over 25 years of expertise in providing innovative solutions to the creative industries. The company offers a wide range of services, including project management, engineering, design, detailed design documentation, modeling, testing, and fabrication. With a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible, Event Engineering provides support across all project stages, from feasibility studies and concept design to fabrication and installation. The team has contributed to major global events such as the Sydney Olympic Games, Doha Asian Games, Vancouver Winter Olympics, and Baku European Olympics, while also creating bespoke structures and artworks across Australia.

We’re looking for a skilled structural engineer with experience in temporary works, event structures, or public art installations. You’ll collaborate with our clients and internal team from concept through to onsite delivery.

• Key Requirements: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 3+ years professional experience
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards
• Confidence in SpaceGass, Tekla and/or Strand7 and other engineering software
• Creative problem-solving and a flexible mindset

At Event Engineering, we design and deliver ambitious, large-scale projects across public art, events, film and TV, and specialist rigging. Our work supports artists, architects, production designers, and cultural institutions to bring bold ideas to life with precision and care. We’re a tight-knit team of engineers, draftspersons, and project managers who thrive on solving complex challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and getting our hands dirty in the field. If you’re looking for a workplace where your work genuinely matters—and where no two days are ever the same—you might be one of us.

We value diverse backgrounds, self-starters, and people who aren’t afraid to ask good questions.