Structural Engineer

Northrop Consulting Engineers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors & buddies

Networking opportunities

Salary sacrifice

Parental leave

Income protection insurance

Chartership support

Professional development

Job summary

Northrop Consulting Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant structural designs with a specialist focus on post-tensioned concrete. The role involves analysis, modelling, and documentation from concept through construction under senior guidance to provide buildable solutions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with architects and services teams, develop accurate calculations, and support project delivery while adhering to Australian standards

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from a recognised body.
• 1–3 years structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS, NCC and authority requirements.
• Developing expertise in post-tensioned concrete design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural analysis, modelling, and design for building elements, including post-tensioned slabs under supervision.
• Produce accurate calculations, drawings, and design documentation aligned with project requirements and senior guidance.
• Support development of efficient, practical, and buildable structural solutions.
• Ensure design outputs are coordinated with architectural, civil, and services disciplines.
• Incorporate feedback from senior engineers to refine and improve design quality.
• Deliver design tasks within timeframes, budgets, and milestones.
• Assist in preparing structural documentation for tender and construction phases.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely deliverables and update documentation as needed.
• Provide on-site technical guidance and respond to structural queries.

Skills

Post-tensioned concrete

Structural analysis

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

SpaceGass

Strand7

Job description

Northrop Consulting EngineersThe Structural Engineer is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and compliant structural engineering designs across building projects, with a specialist focus on detailed post-tensioned concrete design. The role contributes to analysis, modelling, and documentation from concept through to construction, ensuring coordination with architectural and services disciplines. Working under senior guidance, the engineer supports project delivery by producing accurate, buildable solutions that meet client, code, and program requirements.

Benefits

What We Provide

• Excellent support including mentors, buddies and networking opportunities to connect with your peers across our various locations and disciplines.
• We are a people business, you’ll be able to build and foster meaningful relationshipswith your colleagues, clients, and the community.
• You’ll be empowered to learn and develop to find your area of passion.
• Develop our people by offering mentoring, coaching, and supporting your journeyto realise your full potential.
• We are proud to have signed Australian Engineers Declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency declaration, giving you the opportunity to respond to thechallenge.
• We care for our community and the environment; you will be involved in climate-resilient projects that meet our climate action goals.
• We offer income protection insurance & the ability to salary sacrifice
• Family time and support is essential, and we provide up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• We offer alternative public holiday leave for those needing to substitute another dayfor a public holiday to celebrate a religious belief, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program Support
• Annual salary reviews
• Financial support for Chartership

Task & responsibilities

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

• Deliver structural analysis, modelling, and design for assigned building elements, including post-tensioned concrete slabs under supervision.
• Produce accurate calculations, drawings, and design documentation aligned with project requirements and senior engineer direction.
• Support development of efficient, practical, and buildable structural solutions.
• Ensure design outputs are coordinated with architectural, civil, and services disciplines.
• Incorporate feedback from senior engineers to refine and improve design quality

PROJECT DELIVERY

• Deliver assigned design tasks within agreed timeframes, budgets, and project milestones.
• Support preparation of structural documentation packages for tender and construction phases.
• Coordinate with internal project teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Respond to design changes and assist in updating documentation accordingly

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Support senior engineers and drafters by assisting with calculations, offering project support, and promoting knowledge sharing.
• Help develop structural computational models using software such as ETABS RAPT and Spacegass.
• Carry out structural calculations, specifications and drawings providing solutions to design issues.
• Contribute to site or construction support as required, including responding to RFIs.
• Support development and refinement of post-tensioning design details and layouts.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Provide on-site technical guidance and respond to structural-related engineering queries.
• Work collaboratively with site managers, foremen, and engineers to resolve design or construction issues.
• Assist in resolving routine to moderately complex structural engineering issues using established methods and guidance.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate design options and support decision-making.
• Use structural software outputs to test and validate design assumptions.
• Identify coordination issues and elevate appropriately for resolution.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Communicate effectively with internal team members, including senior engineers, architects, and drafters.
• Participate in coordination meetings and design discussions when required.
• Respond to technical queries in a clear and timely manner under guidance.
• Support communication of design intent to project stakeholders.
• Escalate key issues or risks to ensure timely decision-making.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative approach in all interactions.
• Respond to queries, RFIs, and design changes in a timely and professional manner.

COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS

• Apply relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS), NCC requirements, and project-specific design criteria.
• Ensure all design work aligns with internal QA procedures and engineering checking processes.
• Assist in ensuring documentation meets regulatory and authority approval requirements.
• Identify and elevate potential compliance or design risks to senior engineers.
• Maintain awareness of updates to codes, standards, and best practice guidance

Qualification & experience

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE

• Tertiary qualificationin Engineeringfrom arecognized and relevant professional body.
• 1–3 years structural engineering experience in building design projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Standards (AS/NZS), NCC, and relevant authority requirements.
• Developing expertise in post-tensioned concrete slab design and detailing.
• Ability to produce accurate structural calculations and documentation under supervision.
• Competent in structural analysis and modelling software (e.g. ETABS, SAP2000, Strand7, SpaceGass).

About Company

Northrop Consulting Engineers Pty Limited/Northrop Services Pty Ltd is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary consultancy with over 500 team members across NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC.

We offer an open management structure and a strong commitment to the personal andprofessional success of our people.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-85000