Structural Engineer - Specialist in Post-Tensioned Concrete Design

Northrop Consulting Engineers; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parental leave

Income protection insurance

Career development and mentoring

Wellbeing support and EAP

Job summary

Northrop Consulting Engineers in Newcastle NSW is seeking a Structural Engineer specializing in post-tensioned concrete design to join our growing team. You will lead project teams, deliver detailed structural designs from concept to construction, and coordinate with architects and services disciplines to ensure safe, buildable outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working options with strong career development, mentoring, and exposure to a diverse range of projects across health, education,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience working as a Structural Engineering Consultant in the Australian market.
• Developing expertise in post-tensioned concrete slab design and detailing.
• Knowledge of the listed structural analysis/design software.
• Delivery of projects across residential/health/education/commercial/industrial sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, efficient, and compliant structural designs with a focus on post-tensioned concrete.
• Lead project teams from concept through construction; coordinate with architects and services.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and timelines; ensure key dates are met.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development.
• Participate in business development and preparation of proposals.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

CPEng certified

Tools

ETABS

RC Building

RAM Concept

RAPT

Inducta

SpaceGass

Job description

Structural Engineer - Specialist in Post-Tensioned Concrete Design

Northrop Consulting Engineers – Newcastle NSW

You’ve spent a few years mastering structural engineering and are now looking for a new opportunity. You have developing expertise in post-tensioned concrete slab design and detailing. With this skill set, you will be leading project teams, taking ownership of the technical delivery of structural projects across a range of sectors!

This role can be based at our Newcastle or Sydney offices.

What You’ll Own
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.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects with new and existing clients, you will be leading projects whilst supported by a close-knit management team. You will be client facing, with the autonomy of leading projects from concept to construction and technical job delivery, with the support to help you succeed.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for technical delivery of a wide range of structural projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit-out, aged care and educational facilities.
• Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client's needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections. Acting as first POC for design coordination and reviews.
• Being responsible for project costings, monitoring project performance and budget ensuring that key dates are met and projects remain within budget.
• Assist junior team members in the planning of their project time each week.
• Act as a mentor to up and coming young talented engineers.
• Contribute to technical development across the Structural section.
• Develop skills in business development including preparation of proposals.

You’ve spent a few years mastering structural engineering and are now looking for a new opportunity. You have developing expertise in post-tensioned concrete slab design and detailing. With this skill set, you will be leading project teams, taking ownership of the technical delivery of structural projects across a range of sectors!

This role can be based at our Newcastle or Sydney offices.

What You’ll Own
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.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects with new and existing clients, you will be leading projects whilst supported by a close-knit management team. You will be client facing, with the autonomy of leading projects from concept to construction and technical job delivery, with the support to help you succeed.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for technical delivery of a wide range of structural projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit-out, aged care and educational facilities.
• Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client's needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections. Acting as first POC for design coordination and reviews.
• Being responsible for project costings, monitoring project performance and budget ensuring that key dates are met and projects remain within budget.
• Assist junior team members in the planning of their project time each week.
• Act as a mentor to up and coming young talented engineers.
• Contribute to technical development across the Structural section.
• Develop skills in business development including preparation of proposals.

You will be part of a growing office with a great culture, including regular team catch-ups, office events and social activities.

Why Northrop
We’re employee owned. That means the people working in our business have a genuine stake in its future.

There are no external shareholders or overseas parent company. Decisions are made by people who understand our work, our clients and our people. Our leaders are accessible, and when you have an idea for doing something better, you’ll be encouraged to share it.

For more than 50 years, we’ve built our business around our people, our relationships and the impact our work has on communities.

Today, our multidisciplinary teams work across NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria on projects of all sizes, spanning sectors including health, education, residential, commercial, industrial, sport and land development.

What You Bring
Essential:

• 3-5 years of experience working as a Structural Engineering Consultant in the Australian market.
• Developing expertise in post-tensioned concrete slab design and detailing.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering andideally CPEng certified.
• Knowledge of ETABS, RC Building, RAM Concept, RAPT, Inducta Packages and SpaceGass highly valued.
• Delivering projects across various types of structures within the residential / health / education / commercial / industrial sectors.
• Accountability to set goals and drive to their fulfilment – someone who can keep the team motivated and moving!
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional groups.
• Familiar with financial management of projects internally is highly valued.

What’s In It For You

• Industry-benchmarked salary with annual reviews, we pay properly and revisit it every year.
• Genuine flexibility: hybrid working, flexible hours, alternative public holidays, we’ll have a real conversation about what works for you
• Paid parental leave for primary carers, maternity, and partners
• Salary income protection insurance
• Monthly one-on-one career development conversations, mentoring programs, and investment in both internal and external training
• Free EAP and wellbeing support.
• A positive and enjoyable workplace with a supportive team, a relaxed culture, and regular opportunities to connect through social activities and company events throughout the year.
• A diverse range of projects and opportunities, from small residential developments to major hospitals, race tracks, airports, and everything in between. With such a broad variety of work, there's always something new to keep your role interesting and rewarding.

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, let us know — we’ll make it work.