STRUCTURAL INGENEER

Purchaseyourfreedom; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rendel Ingerop Pty Ltd, part of the Ingérop Group, seeks a skilled Structural Engineer to lead assignments in Australia and abroad, applying advanced analysis and design methods across infrastructure projects. You will liaise with clients and internal teams to deliver practical engineering solutions and maintain high technical standards.

The role requires hands-on design, knowledge of Australian standards, and ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on structural engineering design and analysis.
• Experience delivering structural analysis for major infrastructure projects.
• Reviewing calculations and construction drawings for quality and compliance.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and lead assignments in Australia and overseas.
• Perform structural design and analysis across various structural types.
• Deliver engineering solutions and report results to managers and clients.
• Coordinate design with internal teams and external professionals.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Design verification

Australian Standards knowledge

Project management

Tools

MIDAS

Job description

Company Description

Rendel Ingerop Pty Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join our highly qualified and expanding team across Australia. As a subsidiary of Rendel Ltd and part of the Ingérop Group, we are a multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy. Rendel is headquartered in the UK, with our Australia team operating across several offices throughout Australia. Rendel’s origins date back to 1838 and our projects in Australia date back to 1952. Today, we are proud to provide client-focused engineering and technical solutions on major engineering construction projects worldwide in the infrastructure, energy and industry sectors. The Ingérop Group has over 3,500 across Australia, Europe and the rest of the world.

Our experience includes bridges, tunnels, ground engineering, highways, ports, industry, energy and rail. Our team is currently working on major projects including Lumsden Point Wharf General Cargo Facility, Port Waratah Wharf Upgrade, Geraldton CBH Wharf Upgrade, Parramatta Light Rail 2 and Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal.

Job Description

Duties and responsabilities:

• Undertake and lead assignments in Australia and overseas
• Undertake structural design and analysis using design software across a broad range of structural types and using various international standards
• Deliver engineering solutions and reporting results to managers and clients
• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines/teams
• Assist with coordinating design as part of an internal team and liaising with external associated professionals and our clients
• Support the development and maintenance of a high level of technical capability to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary
• Adopt procedures for standardisation and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in the service delivery of the Company’s technical work product
• Implement and adhere to Company procedures and best practice in the management, delivery and administration of Services
• Uphold the Company Health & Safety and Environment Policies across all activities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

Qualifications

• Experience of hands-on structural engineering design and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, including finite element analysis, advanced numerical modelling, structural design, construction engineering, and data interpretation.
• Experience delivering structural analysis, finite element modelling, and design verification for major transport infrastructure projects, including bridges, tunnelling works, retaining structures, and temporary works.
• Experience developing and reviewing analytical models to assess structural stability, strength, and serviceability of reinforced concrete, steel, precast, and geotechnical structures.
• Experience undertaking independent technical reviews and design checks for complex infrastructure assets and construction support systems.
• Contributed to design optimisation and value engineering initiatives, improving constructability and efficient use of materials.
• Experience reviewing engineering calculations, reinforcement detailing, bar bending schedules, and construction drawings to ensure technical quality and compliance.
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards and other relevant national and international design standards, contracts, and methodologies.
• Experience using structural analysis software and designing structural elements in steel, concrete, and composite materials.
• Experience on large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects (c. AUD $200m+).
• Experience in the design and construction engineering of rail projects.
• Project management experience on major infrastructure, industry, or energy projects.
• Technical: Strong problem-solving and design skills, with the ability to deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with internal teams and external clients at all levels, with strong report-writing skills.
• Critical thinking and delivery: Responds quickly to changing circumstances while maintaining focus on priorities, deadlines and quality.
• Teamwork and mentoring: Works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and independently, while supporting the development of engineers and technicians.
• Business acumen: Results-focused, with the ability to work to agreed targets, priorities and delivery expectations.

IT Skills :

• Must have experience in structural analysis/finite element software particularly, Midas
• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities (particularly Excel
• Programming / scripting knowledge

Additional Information

• Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity and commitment to own development
• A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude
• Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps
• Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs
• Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance