Structural Engineer

Robert Bird Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bird Group (RBG) is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the buildings and structures team in Canberra. You will provide technical design input, coordination and delivery across local and national projects, coordinating the structural design and documentation with a specialist team of engineers, drafters and project managers.

Responsibilities include coordinating design, using Space Gass, ETABS, Microstran and Strand7, reviewing designs to meet standards, producing reports, and engaging

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with a focus in Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years’ industry experience in an engineering design consultancy.
• Solid grounding in steel and concrete design.
• Demonstrated design experience using relevant structural software.
• Possesses project management and hands-on experience, encompassing administrative, commercial and technical aspects.
• Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards.
• Able to work on own initiative and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the structural design and documentation for various projects locally and nationally.
• Undertaking structural design components using Space Gass, ETABS, Microstran and Strand7.
• Reviewing structural designs to meet technical standards and client/firm requirements.
• Production of engineering reports and supporting tender proposals.
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and coordination of deliverables.
• Actively contribute to the technical success of projects and the team.
• Client liaison with Project Directors and Associates regarding current and future projects.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Space Gass

ETABS

Microstran

Strand7

Job description

• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
• Work in a truly flexible environment, in a hybrid role, with an incredibly supportive team
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with Robert Bird Group (RBG) and the SJ Group

About Robert Bird Group (RBG)

Robert Bird Group, a member of the SJ Group, is a leading structural, civil and specialist global consulting engineering firm committed to delivering each client’s vision through ‘the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence across all projects.

We strive for ‘good to great design’ by transforming inspiring concepts into build-able designs using our innovative, collaborative, and proactive ideas.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join our buildings and structures team in Canberra. Working with a specialist team of Engineers, Drafters and Project Managers, you will be responsible for technical design input, co-ordination and project delivery activities across buildings projects locally and nationally.

Your duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Coordinating the structural design and documentation for various projects locally and nationally
• Undertaking structural design components using relative software, including Space Gass, ETABS, Microstran and Strand7
• Reviewing structural designs, ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and Robert Bird Group
• Production of engineering reports and supporting tender proposals
• Proactively collaborating with team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and co-ordination of project deliverables
• Actively contribute to the technical success of projects and the team
• Client liaison, in conjunction with Project Directors and Associates, regarding current and future projects

About You

• Relevant Engineering qualifications – with a focus in Structural Engineering
• 5+ years’ industry experience working within an engineering design consultancy
• Solid grounding in steel and concrete design
• Demonstrated design experience using relevant Structural software
• Possesses project management and hands-on experience, encompassing administrative, commercial and technical aspects
• Strong understanding of Australian codes and standards
• Able to work on own initiative and in a team environment
• Full working rights

RBG is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender-equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their careers.