Structural Engineer (5+ Years’ Experience)

Soto Consulting Engineers; Unanderra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Soto Consulting Engineers in Unanderra, NSW is seeking a Structural Design Engineer with 5+ years’ experience to join our office-based team. You will develop practical designs for steel and concrete structures across industrial and commercial projects in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll review designs for compliance with Australian Standards, interpret drawings, and collaborate across disciplines, using SpaceGass, IDEA StatiCa, and AutoCAD among others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an Australian University.
• Professional membership of Engineers Australia (MIE Aust) preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years’ post-graduate experience in structural design, ideally within industrial, mining, or heavy-industry projects.
• Proficiency in structural design and analysis tools such as SpaceGass, Strand7, Inducta, IDEA StatiCa, or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret isometric drawings, detailed design documentation, and general arrangements.
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting site inspections or structural audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical, detailed designs for steel, reinforced concrete, and other structural systems across industrial and commercial projects.
• Review and verify designs to ensure compliance with Australian Standards and project requirements.
• Interpret drawings, scopes, and specifications to define key design inputs and deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, designers, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes.
• Use software such as SpaceGass, IDEA StatiCa, Tedds, RAM Connections, Inducta, AutoCAD, Advance Steel, and Inventor to produce accurate and professional documentation.
• Support projects through occasional site visits, inspections, and structural audits as required.

Skills

Structural analysis

Steel design

Concrete design

Structural assessments

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

Strand7

Inducta

IDEA StatiCa

RAM Connections

AutoCAD

Advance Steel

Inventor

Job description

Location:Unanderra, NSW, Full-time, Office-based (not suitable for remote work)

Join SOTO– An established Australian engineering consultancy solving complex industrial challenges.

Are you a degree-qualified engineer ready to take your structural design career to the next level?

At SOTO Group, we’re not just drafting plans — we’re delivering smart, practical solutions to some of Australia’s most complex industrial problems. We are seeking a highly capable and driven Structural Design Engineer to join our collaborative team in Unanderra, NSW

This is a full-time, office-based role ideal for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment where attention to detail and a practical mindset are highly valued.

About You

You’re a degree-qualified structural engineer who can turn complex problems into practical, safe, and efficient designs. With 5+ years’ experience in industrial or heavy-industry environments, you’ve developed strong skills in structural analysis, steel and concrete design, and structural assessments, along with a collaborative approach to project delivery. You’re ready to take ownership of challenging projects where your technical judgement truly matters.

What You’ll Bring

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an Australian University
• Professional membership of Engineers Australia (MIE Aust) preferred
• Minimum 5+ years’ post-graduate experience in structural design, ideally within industrial, mining, or heavy-industry projects.
• Proficiency in structural design and analysis tools such as SpaceGass, Strand7, Inducta, IDEA StatiCa, or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret isometric drawings, detailed design documentation, and general arrangements.
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting site inspections or structural audits.

What You’ll be doing

• Develop practical, detailed designs for steel, reinforced concrete, and other structural systems across industrial and commercial projects.
• Review and verify designs to ensure compliance with Australian Standards and project requirements.
• Interpret drawings, scopes, and specifications to define key design inputs and deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, designers, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes.
• Use software such as SpaceGass, IDEA StatiCa, Tedds, RAM Connections, Inducta, AutoCAD, Advance Steel, and Inventor to produce accurate and professional documentation.
• Support projects through occasional site visits, inspections, and structural audits as required.

What’s in it for You

• A career with a respected, independent engineering consultancy.
• The opportunity to work across diverse sectors including mining, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
• A dynamic, team-focused environment with true technical depth and capability.
• Access to cutting-edge software and support from multi-disciplinary engineers.
• Career progression and development pathways as part of SOTO’s long-term strategic growth

At SOTO, we value engineering curiosity, precision, and a can-do approach. You’ll work with a highly experienced team delivering practical, real-world solutions to complex challenges — right here in Unanderra.