Structural Engineer

Ajax Engineering Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Technical support from Senior Engineer

Team collaboration via Microsoft Teams

Established and growing company

Project variety

Vehicle reimbursement

Equipment provided

Job summary

Ajax Engineering is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Adelaide-based consultancy. This full-time, work-from-home role focuses on residential projects with occasional small commercial and industrial work, including warehouses.

You will collaborate with the Senior Structural Engineer and engineers across disciplines, performing designs, site inspections and documentation. Based in Adelaide or surrounding areas, you will travel to sites twice weekly and develop solutions, reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant structural engineering experience in Australia.
• Experience undertaking structural site inspections and preparing inspection reports.
• Good understanding of Australian Standards and the National Construction Code.
• Experience in structural steel and timber design.
• Ability to undertake structural calculations and prepare engineering documentation with an appropriate level of independence.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage workloads and deadlines.
• Based in Adelaide or surrounding areas, with a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Structural design of residential buildings, including steel and timber beams, lintels, columns, connections and other structural elements.
• Assist with structural design for small commercial and industrial buildings, including warehouses, steel framing and bracing systems.
• Undertake structural site inspections, including footing reinforcement, structural framing and other construction inspections.
• Identify construction issues, prepare inspection reports and provide practical engineering advice to builders.
• Design retaining walls, footings and other structural components as required.
• Prepare and review structural calculations and drawings, with checking responsibilities appropriate to experience and competency.
• Respond to builder queries, RFIs and construction-related issues.
• Liaise with clients, builders, architects and other engineering disciplines.
• Work closely with Senior Structural Engineer to resolve technical challenges and develop engineering solutions.

Skills

Structural design

Site inspections

Engineering calculations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

This is a full-time, work-from-home position suited to a Structural Engineer with experience in Australian structural design and construction.

The majority of projects are residential however, you will also be involved in small commercial and industrial developments, including warehouses.

You will work closely with the existing Senior Structural Engineer and wider engineering team, undertaking structural designs, attending site inspections, responding to construction queries and assisting with the review of engineering documentation.

Although this is a work-from-home position, our team communicates regularly through Microsoft Teams, allowing engineers to collaborate, discuss technical challenges and support one another.

The role involves approximately two site inspections per week within the Adelaide metropolitan area, with the remainder of your time working from home.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, with responsibilities tailored to your experience and potential to take on more complex projects as your skills develop.

Key responsibilities

• Structural design of residential buildings, including steel and timber beams, lintels, columns, connections and other structural elements
• Assist with structural design for small commercial and industrial buildings, including warehouses, steel framing and bracing systems
• Undertake structural site inspections, including footing reinforcement, structural framing and other construction inspections
• Identify construction issues, prepare inspection reports and provide practical engineering advice to builders
• Design retaining walls, footings and other structural components as required
• Prepare and review structural calculations and drawings, with checking responsibilities appropriate to experience and competency
• Respond to builder queries, RFIs and construction-related issues
• Liaise with clients, builders, architects and other engineering disciplines
• Work closely with Senior Structural Engineer to resolve technical challenges and develop engineering solutions

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of relevant structural engineering experience, preferably within an Australian engineering consultancy
• Experience undertaking structural site inspections and preparing inspection reports
• Good understanding of Australian Standards and the National Construction Code
• Experience in structural steel and timber design
• Ability to undertake structural calculations and prepare engineering documentation with an appropriate level of independence
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• Based in Adelaide or surrounding areas, with a valid driver's licence

About us

Ajax Engineering is an established and growing Adelaide-based civil and structural engineering consultancy, specialising in residential developments, along with small commercial and industrial projects. We work closely with builders, architects and developers throughout South Australia, providing practical and cost-effective engineering solutions. With a team of 18 people and a steadily growing client base, we are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our team.

• Work from home: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely without the daily office commute
• Experienced technical support: Work alongside an existing Senior Structural Engineer, with opportunities for technical discussions, mentoring and professional development
• Supportive team environment: Stay connected with engineering and drafting teams through Microsoft Teams throughout the working day
• Established and growing company: Join a business with a strong client base and opportunities for career development
• Variety of projects: Work on residential developments, small commercial buildings and industrial structures
• Vehicle reimbursement: Reimbursement for travel associated with site inspections
• Equipment provided: Computer, monitors and other equipment required for the role