Structural Engineer

OB Engineering Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Support

Flexible Working Arrangement

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

OB Engineering Group, an Adelaide-based civil and structural engineering consultancy, is seeking a versatile engineer to move between design and site assessment across commercial and residential projects. You'll design steel frames, foundations, and retaining walls, and inspect structures on site to ensure quality and compliance.

You'll prepare calculations, reports, and drawings, perform forensic inspections, and deliver recommendations while adhering to Australian Standards and NCC.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Australian-accredited)
• 3+ years' post-graduate experience in civil or structural engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD.PRO, Structural Toolkit, Microstran, and CORD
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and the NCC
• Experience in forensic structural inspections and report writing is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to clients
• Motivated. Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to develop professionally
• Ability to meet key performance indicators (KPIs)

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed civil and structural design for commercial and residential projects
• Conduct site inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
• Prepare calculations, reports, and drawings in line with company documentation standards
• Perform forensic structural inspections, including investigation of structural damage, cracking, movement, and construction defects
• Prepare forensic engineering reports, including cause analysis, structural adequacy assessments, and repair recommendations
• Ensure all designs comply with Australian Standards and NCC
• Deliver assigned tasks efficiently, meeting deadlines and budget requirements
• Design structural elements using timber, steel, and concrete

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

Structural Toolkit

Microstran

CORD

Job description

OB Engineering Group is an Adelaide-based civil and structural engineering consultancy. We work across residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. Our team is built around clear advice, practical solutions and reliable delivery, supported by modern digital tools and systems that take the friction out of how we work.

The work

No two weeks look the same in this role. You'll move between structural design and site-based assessment: one day designing the steel frame and footings for a commercial extension, the next inspecting foundation movement on a residential job or designing a retaining wall. That variety is deliberate. You'll build breadth across design, forensics and construction far faster than you would in a single-discipline seat, and you'll see your designs move from screen to site

Day to day you will be:

Undertake detailed civil and structural design for commercial and residential projects

Conduct site inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings

Prepare calculations, reports, and drawings in line with company documentation standards

Perform forensic structural inspections, including investigation of structural damage, cracking, movement, and construction defects

Prepare forensic engineering reports, including cause analysis, structural adequacy assessments, and repair recommendations

Ensure all designs comply with Australian Standards and NCC

Deliver assigned tasks efficiently, meeting deadlines and budget requirements

Design structural elements using timber, steel, and concrete

Some of our project work, including defence-adjacent and government infrastructure engagements, carries site access and security requirements that can only be met by Australian citizens, so citizenship is desirable for candidates wanting exposure to the full project mix. It is not a barrier to applying, non-citizens with full working rights are welcome and will have a strong pipeline of commercial, residential and forensic work.

Where you're at

We can shape the role around your level of experience. A few years in and keen to build investigation skills alongside a focus on design? We'll support that. More experienced and ready for a senior seat with a line toward leading delivery, that's open too

What you'll need

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Australian-accredited)

3+ years' post-graduate experience in civil or structural engineering

Proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD.PRO, Structural Toolkit, Microstran, and CORD

Strong understanding of Australian Standards and the NCC

Experience in forensic structural inspections and report writing is highly desirable

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to clients

Motivated. Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to develop professionally

Ability to meet key performance indicators (KPIs)

Why OB

Real variety, design and investigation

CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Support

Flexible Working Arrangement

Exposure to a wide range of projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors

Hands-on involvement in site inspections and forensic investigations, not just office design work

Find out more about what we do on https://www.obengineering.com.au/