Structural Engineer - Buildings

Stantec Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave options

Development programs

Mentoring for development

Team environment

Job summary

Stantec Australia in Sydney seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to support the NSW Buildings Team. You will contribute to health, education, sports and commercial projects, collaborating with fellow engineers and design partners.

Join a collaborative culture with flexible work arrangements and tailored development programs to advance your career within a global company.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years experience in an engineering consultancy for buildings.
• Experience in Education, Health or Defence sectors is a plus.
• Proficient with structural design software SpaceGass, RAM, ETABS.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior and Project Engineers in delivering building projects.
• Develop analytical models and prepare calculation packages.
• Review documentation for technical accuracy and progress.
• Liaise with internal design teams, architects and clients.
• Contribute to proposals, change orders, and scope discussions.
• Deliver work in line with standards and quality procedures.

Skills

SpaceGass

RAM

ETABS

Stability analysis

Concrete design

Steel design

Timber design

Masonry design

Communication

Time management

Tools

SpaceGass

RAM

ETABS

Job description

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer ready for the next step in your career? With a strong pipeline of project work, we’re looking for a motivated engineer to join our New South Wales Buildings Team in Sydney.

You’ll be part of a well-established and growing team of social and professional engineers, delivering impactful projects across sectors such as health, education, sports and leisure, defence, retail, and commercial buildings .

At Stantec, we offer a collaborative culture, flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment focused on your growth. You’ll have access to tailored training, development programs, and long-term career opportunities within a global business.

Day to day tasks would involve

• Assist and support Senior and Project Engineers in the technical delivery of building projects, ensuring smooth day-to-day progress.
• Develop analytical models and prepare well-documented, self-reviewed structural calculation packages across various project phases.
• Oversee and review evolving documentation for technical accuracy, while keeping Project Engineers informed of design progress.
• Liaise with internal design teams, external architects, and clients to resolve technical queries and ensure coordinated outcomes.
• Contribute to project proposals, change orders, and support scope, budget, and scheduling discussions as needed.
• Deliver work aligned with professional standards, Stantec’s quality procedures, and contribute positively to team culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• To be successful for this role you'll need:
• 4-8 years previous experience working in an engineering consultancy environment working on buildings projects. Projects within the Education, Health and Defence sectors would be advantageous however not compulsory
• Structural software knowledge of SpaceGass, RAM, ETABS or similar design programs
• Knowledge of building stability analysis and corresponding detailing
• Knowledge and capability across post tensioned and reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and timber design fields
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
• Problem solving mindset with strong interpersonal skills

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing:

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.