Structural Engineer

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & coaching

Career development support

Parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Income protection insurance

Chartership support

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Northrop Consulting Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer focused on post-tensioned concrete design. The role covers analysis, modelling, and documentation from concept to construction, ensuring coordination with architectural and services disciplines.

Working under senior guidance, you will deliver buildable solutions that meet client, code, and program requirements and support project delivery within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering from a recognized 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural analysis, modelling, and design for building elements, including post-tensioned concrete slabs, under supervision.
• Support development of efficient, practical, and buildable structural solutions coordinated with architectural, civil, and services disciplines.
• Deliver assigned design tasks within agreed timeframes, budgets, and project milestones.
• Prepare structural documentation for tender and construction phases and update documentation as required.
• Assist with calculations, project support, and knowledge sharing with senior engineers and drafters.
• Develop structural computational models using ETABS, SAP2000, SpaceGass; produce calculations and drawings.

Skills

Post-tensioned design

Civil/Structural analysis

Coordination with disciplines

ETABS

RAPT

SpaceGass

AS/NZS and NCC knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

SpaceGass

Strand7

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Northrop Consulting Engineers The 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

• We Provide We believe in developing our people by offering mentoring, coaching, and supportingyour journey to realise potential. You’ll be empowered to learn and develop to find your area of passion.
• At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that offers career development, employee benefits and values an inclusive culture. 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

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 exacerate 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).

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