Structural Engineer

Wave International; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong team culture

Career growth and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wave International in Brisbane is seeking a driven Structural Engineer to support a portfolio of mining and resource projects. You will apply detailed design skills and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, compliant structures.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of structural engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, and are progressing toward or hold RPEQ registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in structural engineering with detailed design focus.
• Strong understanding of structural design principles and methodologies.
• Experience executing design tasks under supervision of senior engineers.
• RPEQ or working towards registration.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural design tasks, ensuring adherence to design specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to develop and refine designs.
• Provide technical support throughout the design phase, including calculations, modelling and documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with safety requirements and Australian Standards.
• Identify and assist in resolving design challenges and issues.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, reports, and drawings.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure design requirements are met.

Skills

Structural design

Project collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Space Gass

Strand 7

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Suite

Job description

At Wave International, we’re passionate about engineering the future by solving the world’s natural resource challenges. With over 25 years of global experience, we partner with clients to navigate complex mining and resource projects connecting traditional and emerging approaches to deliver practical, outcome-focused solutions across the project lifecycle.

From greenfield to operations, our Engineering, Project Delivery and Asset Management capabilities deliver end to end solutions from strategy and feasibility through to design, delivery and operational support across battery minerals, mineral sands, gold, bulk commodities and water, as well as broader sectors including agribusiness, industrial and ports.

We are seeking a driven Structural Engineer to join our Brisbane team and support the delivery of diverse structural projects across the mining and resources sector. This role is ideal for an engineer with 5+ years’ structural engineering experience, strong design capability and a proactive approach to delivering successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute structural design tasks, ensuring adherence to design specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop and refine designs.
• Provide technical support throughout the design phase, including calculations, modelling, and documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with safety requirements and Australian Standards.
• Identify and assist in resolving design challenges and issues.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, reports, and drawings.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure design requirements are met.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in structural engineering, with a focus on detailed design within consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of structural design principles and methodologies.
• Proven experience in executing design tasks under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Space Gass, Strand 7, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite experienceadvantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in relevant engineering software and tools.
• RPEQ or working towards registration

At Wave International, our people are at the core of our success. We are proud to offer:

• Strong team culture: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment where collaboration and shared success are valued.
• Career growth and development: Access opportunities to learn and build your skills through hands‑on experience and internal support, including access to LinkedIn Learning and support for professional accreditation through our partnership with Engineers Australia
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their immediate family members, providing confidential counselling, financial coaching, and dietitian support.
• Competitive benefits: Including paid parental leave with superannuation, corporate discounts, Salary Sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing.

Our Commitment

At Wave International we believe great ideas stem from diverse teams and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live and work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that reconciliation is an ongoing journey and are committed to taking meaningful action through respectful partnerships and opportunities for First Nations peoples.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds cultures, abilities, ages, and identities including Indigenous Australians, veterans, and those living with disability.

Only candidates eligible to work in Australia will be considered. We respectfully request no unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.