Structural Design Engineer - Major Commercial Buildings

rcmt; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

rcmt in Melbourne is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to contribute to major building projects across health, education, data centres, commercial and mixed-use developments. You will work with senior engineers to undertake structural design and analysis, prepare calculations and technical reports, and coordinate with architects and services engineers from concept through construction documentation.

The role offers strong mentoring, diverse project exposure and clear opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) or equivalent.
• 3–7 years' experience in a consulting structural engineering environment.
• Experience in the structural design of commercial buildings or strong interest to develop in this sector.
• Experience with reinforced concrete, structural steel and relevant building materials.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking structural design and engineering analysis across major building projects.
• Preparing structural calculations, design reports and technical documentation.
• Contributing to the design of reinforced concrete, structural steel and other building structures.
• Developing practical and innovative engineering solutions to complex design challenges.
• Coordinating structural designs with architects, services engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Participating in design reviews, project meetings and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Supporting the delivery of projects from concept design through to construction documentation.

Skills

Structural design

Analysis software

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural)

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

An excellent opportunity is available for a talented Structural Design Engineer to join a highly regarded engineering consultancy with an established reputation for delivering major and technically challenging building projects.

With an exciting and diverse project portfolio spanning Health, Education, Data Centres, Major Commercial Buildings, Mixed Use Developments and more, this is an opportunity to broaden your project experience, develop your technical capabilities and work alongside some of the industry's most experienced structural engineering professionals.

Whether your experience is predominantly in commercial buildings or you are looking to gain exposure to larger and more complex developments, this role offers an excellent platform for continued technical and professional growth.

The Opportunity

You will become part of an established Structural Engineering team, contributing to the design and delivery of a diverse range of major building projects.

Working closely with Senior Engineers, Associates and experienced technical leaders, your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking structural design and engineering analysis across major building projects.
• Preparing structural calculations, design reports and technical documentation.
• Contributing to the design of reinforced concrete, structural steel and other building structures.
• Developing practical and innovative engineering solutions to complex design challenges.
• Coordinating structural designs with architects, services engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Participating in design reviews, project meetings and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects from concept design through to construction documentation.

Health | Education | Data Centres | Mixed Use | Commercial Developments
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Opportunity: Structural Design Engineer
Sector: Consulting Engineering

The Opportunity

You will become part of an established Structural Engineering team, contributing to the design and delivery of a diverse range of major building projects.

Working closely with Senior Engineers, Associates and experienced technical leaders, your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking structural design and engineering analysis across major building projects.
• Preparing structural calculations, design reports and technical documentation.
• Contributing to the design of reinforced concrete, structural steel and other building structures.
• Developing practical and innovative engineering solutions to complex design challenges.
• Coordinating structural designs with architects, services engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Participating in design reviews, project meetings and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects from concept design through to construction documentation.

Project Exposure

You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects across a variety of exciting sectors, including:

• Health: Hospitals, healthcare facilities and medical developments.
• Education: Universities, schools and major education facilities.
• Data Centres: Technically complex and mission-critical facilities.
• Commercial: Premium commercial buildings and large-scale office developments.
• Mixed Use: Integrated residential, retail and commercial developments.
• Institutional & Government: Major public-sector and community developments.

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) or equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 3–7 years' experience within a consulting structural engineering environment.
• Experience in the structural design of commercial buildings or a strong interest in developing within this sector.
• An understanding of reinforced concrete, structural steel and relevant building materials.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software.
• The ability to interpret engineering concepts and contribute to practical design solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine interest in developing your technical expertise and building a long‑term career in structural engineering.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Exposure to major commercial building projects across multiple sectors.
• An excellent pipeline of secured projects and ongoing workload.
• Work alongside highly experienced Senior Engineers, Associates and technical leaders.
• Develop your structural design capabilities across increasingly complex projects.
• A supportive environment that encourages technical development and knowledge sharing.
• Clear opportunities for career progression as your experience develops.

Interested in Exploring Your Next Career Move?

If you are a Structural Design Engineer looking to expand your project experience, work on major commercial developments and develop your technical capabilities within a highly regarded consulting engineering environment, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Please note, to be successful in progressing to interview, candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

Additional information

• Work on Landmark Projects with a Great Team
• Be supported by strong technical depth with excellent scope for growth