Structural Engineer

Hunter H2O Holdings Pty Limited; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Career growth & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Beca HunterH2O is seeking an Intermediate-level Structural Engineer to join our Newcastle water team. You will contribute to the structural design of water and wastewater facilities, including reservoirs and conveyance pipelines, while engaging with clients and multidisciplinary peers to deliver robust solutions.

You’ll collaborate across offices, manage design packages, and develop professional expertise through mentorship and development programs offered within the Beca network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil (structural) engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in water and wastewater treatment and conveyance (pipeline) structural design (desirable).
• Experience in managing packages on small to medium engineering design projects.
• Knowledge of safety in design, constructability and operational practices and relevant Australian standards and WSAA codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to structural design for water and wastewater projects.
• Review design requirements, site investigations and calculations.
• Provide reports, specifications and client-facing solutions.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil (structural) engineering

Job description

Beca HunterH2O Beca HunterH2O is the Australian water business of one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies, Beca. We are a formidable team of 300+ water specialists, passionate about healthy and sustainable communities wherever we work. Using our deep knowledge and broader capability, we collaborate with our clients through city and regional offices operating in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Tamworth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fiji. Combining the capability of our expert water specialists with access to more than 4000 multi-disciplinary specialists we can bring the best of Beca to our clients. With our purpose – to make everyday better, and our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sitting at the heart of everything we do, we can truly realise our vision of ‘Creative people together transforming our world’.

The Opportunity

While water is the world’s most precious resource, at Beca HunterH2O, our people are our most precious resource. We are passionate about what we do and the culture we have developed. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas, strategies and client solutions will be. As our pipeline of work grows, we are seeking an Intermediate-level Structural Engineer to join our multidisciplinary water team in Newcastle.

Ideally, you will have experience in the structural design of water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations and conveyance pipelines, with previous tasks including the review of design requirements, site investigations, calculations, modelling, oversight of drafting and the preparation of reports and specifications. Building strong client relationships and demonstrating your ability to understand our client's core business you will be able to provide solutions and service to clients both off and on site. Stepping into a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and continuous improvement you will be given opportunities for professional growth and development as well as mentorship from experienced engineers.

About You

You will be seeking fulfilment in autonomy, career flexibility and working for a business that can provide purpose and relevance in what you do. With outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence and drive successful project outcomes for the business and our valuable clients you will have gained experience working in a consulting environment delivering projects as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-office project team.

Your ideal skills and expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil (structural) engineering
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in water and wastewater treatment and conveyance (pipeline) structural design
• Experience in managing packages on small to medium engineering design projects
• Knowledge of safety in design, constructability and operational practices and relevant Australian standards and WSAA codes
• Knowledge of risk management with the ability to identify project and design related risks
• A commitment to working safely, and within the company’s HSEQ systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across a multidisciplinary team
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to interact with a broad range of audiences
• Ability to travel on occasions as the work requires

What We Offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work‑life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
• Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
• Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning through our training programs and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands‑on experience to empower your career potential.

Who is Beca?

Beca is one of the Asia‑Pacific region's largest employee‑owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4000 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better.

Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients.

At Beca we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible.

Our size and agility mean you’re not just on the fringes; you’re making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up.

As a people‑focused business, we understand that work‑life balance means a lot of different things to different people and that it’s not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities in the Beca team.

We hope you’re as keen as we are to find out more about each other. We look forward to seeing your application.

The Talent Acquisition Team

Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality. For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes. What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients. When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.

Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca.

If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting www.beca.com