Structural Design Engineer Sydney

Sourcey; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sourcey is seeking a Structural Engineer with 5–7 years of Australian experience to join a national team in Sydney. You will lead design and delivery of concrete commercial, mid-rise and high-rise buildings, coordinate across disciplines and mentor junior engineers.

The role offers exposure to high-profile projects across Australia and opportunities for career growth within a respected national consultancy.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of local Australian structural engineering experience.
• Strong experience across concrete commercial, mid-rise and high-rise buildings.
• Ability to take projects from design through to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of small, medium and large-scale projects.
• Coordinate across a diverse portfolio including high-rise towers and major infrastructure works.
• Manage shop drawing reviews and respond to RFIs.
• Undertake site inspections and prepare inspection reports.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to build capability.
• Contribute to project management, budgeting and programming.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Structural design

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Project coordination

Site inspections

RFI handling

Team leadership

Job description

Structural Engineer | Buildings

This role could be based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide

Work on projects that will challenge you, develop your technical capability and give you genuine room to grow.

Join a highly regarded national structural engineering team in Sydney, working alongside experienced Tier 1 leaders on an exciting and diverse project portfolio — from boutique apartment developments through to high-rise towers, large-scale data centres, Defence projects and major infrastructure temporary works.

This is an opportunity for a Structural Engineer with 5–7 years' Australian experience, particularly within concrete commercial, mid-rise and high-rise buildings, to take the next step in their career while working on technically interesting projects across Australia.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the structural design and delivery of small, medium and large-scale projects
• Work across a diverse portfolio including high-rise towers, data centres, Defence projects and major infrastructure temporary works
• Manage shop drawing reviews and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Undertake site inspections and prepare detailed inspection reports
• Delegate tasks and provide guidance and feedback to engineers within the team
• Support the development of junior engineers through coaching and mentoring
• Contribute to project management, including multidisciplinary coordination, fee estimates, tender submissions, technical documentation, programming and budget planning
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders

What we're looking for

• 5–7 years' local Australian structural engineering experience
• Strong experience across concrete commercial, mid-rise and/or high-rise buildings
• A solid understanding of structural design principles and Australian Standards
• Experience taking projects from design through to delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to continue developing technically and professionally

Why join?

This isn't just another structural engineering role. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside highly experienced Tier 1 leaders
• Join a national structural engineering team with projects across Australia
• Work on genuinely interesting and technically challenging projects
• Gain exposure to sectors including high-rise, data centres, Defence and infrastructure
• Take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops
• Be supported by a team that values mentoring, collaboration and professional growth
• Build a long-term career within a growing national consultancy