Structural Engineer

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Bonuses

Mentoring from senior engineers

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer for a well-established consulting engineering and building design firm in Southern Sydney, with a strong focus on structural engineering. Work involves assessment, investigation and design of existing residential structures, including damage from fire, tree and vehicle impacts, structural defects and remedial works.

The role is timber, steel and concrete heavy, with mentoring from senior engineers and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Civil or Structural Engineering degree required.
• Experience in structural consulting or building design is desirable.
• Strong understanding of structural behaviour and fundamentals.
• Capability in timber, steel and concrete design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical report writing and English.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Good communication and willingness to attend site.
• Genuine interest in a structural engineering career.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural inspections and assessments of existing buildings.
• Investigate defects, damage and failures and determine causation.
• Prepare detailed technical and causation reports.
• Develop scopes of structural and remedial works.
• Undertake structural analysis and design across timber, steel and concrete.
• Prepare structural drawings and documentation using AutoCAD.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior engineers on project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical report writing

Written English

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Site attendance

Structural design understanding

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Looking for a Civil/Structural Engineer for a well-established, niche Consulting Engineering and Building Design firm based in Southern Sydney, with a strong focus on structural engineering.

Our work is predominantly centred around the assessment, investigation and design of existing residential structures, including buildings impacted by fire, tree and vehicle damage, as well as structural defects and remedial works.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven Civil/Structural Engineer to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys structural engineering, wants strong technical exposure and is keen to develop their career alongside experienced senior engineers.

The role is highly structures-focused, with exposure to structural assessment, site investigations, causation reporting, remedial design and structural design across timber, steel and concrete.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake structural inspections and assessments of existing buildings.
• Investigate structural defects, damage and failures and determine causation.
• Prepare detailed technical and causation reports.
• Develop scopes of structural and remedial works.
• Undertake structural analysis and design across timber, steel and concrete.
• Prepare structural drawings and documentation using AutoCAD.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior engineers and contribute to project delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Civil or Structural Engineering degree.
• Experience in structural consulting or building design is desirable.
• Strong understanding of structural behaviour and engineering fundamentals.
• Developing or demonstrated capability in timber, steel and concrete design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical report writing and written English.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to attend site.
• Genuine interest in developing a career in structural engineering.

Why Join us?

• Structures-heavy workload with genuine technical exposure.
• Work across investigation, assessment, remedial and new structural design.
• Mentoring from experienced senior engineers.
• 30-week Engineering Seminar Program.
• Exposure to a broad range of structures across NSW and ACT.
• Competitive remuneration and performance-based bonuses.
• Company vehicle provided as part of the remuneration package.
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing specialist consultancy