Structural Engineer

Kotahi Studio Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Wellbeing allowance

Volunteer day

Company clothing

Team lunches & events

Job summary

Kotahi Studio Ltd in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Christchurch studio, delivering design packages across commercial, health, and residential projects while collaborating with our team and clients.

You will work on a 9/80 fortnightly schedule with every second Friday off, and benefit from a supportive culture, professional development budget, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in engineering (WA or equivalent).
• Strong engineering principles understanding and application.
• Approximately 4–8 years of experience delivering design packages.
• Proficient in ETABS and SPACE GAS.
• Strong knowledge of NZ design standards and building codes.
• High attention to detail and ownership of work.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design packages for small to medium projects.
• Collaborate with team and clients to realise designs.
• Independently manage design delivery and timelines.
• Balance multiple priorities across projects.

Skills

Independent design delivery

Time management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Washington Accord or equivalent)

Tools

ETABS

SPACE GAS

Job description

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Here at Kotahi, we’re a small, tight-knit team with some big ambitions! We're real people, we leave our egos at the door, challenge conventional thinking when we need to, and collaborate as a team to deliver the best possible solutions for our clients.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Christchurch studio. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects from commercial and health to residential all while collaborating closely with our team and clients to bring designs to life.

You’ll work alongside a great bunch of people, on a 9/80 basis (80 hours a fortnight across 9 days). That means more flexibility, with every second Friday off, and more time to do the things that matter to you.

What we’re looking for:

A tertiary qualification in engineering; preferably a Washington Accord or equivalent Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

An understanding of engineering first principles and ability to apply these to everyday situations

Approximately 4-8 years experience, with the ability to independently deliver design packages and small to medium sized projects

Proficiency in engineering software; preferably ETABS and SPACE GAS

Strong understanding of NZ design standards, building codes, and compliance processes

High attention to detail

Adaptable and solutions focused, with ownership and pride in your work

Highly organised with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities

What you’ll find at Kotahi:

A genuinely collaborative and supportive team, where people enjoy working together and back each other to do their best work

A strong focus on development, with access to a professional development budget and support for ongoing learning

A comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, Southern Cross health insurance, a professional development and wellbeing allowance, a team volunteer day, extended parental leave benefits, company clothing, regular team lunches and company events

Flexibility that works in practice, including consideration of part-time or reduced hours for the right person

We provide equal opportunities for all our employees.