Structural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross health insurance

Professional development budget

Wellbeing allowance

Team volunteer day

Parental leave benefits

Company clothing

Regular team lunches

Company events

Job summary

Kotahi Studio Ltd in Queenstown, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our tight-knit team. You’ll work across a range of projects—from commercial to residential—delivering high-quality designs with independence and collaboration.

We operate on a 9/80 schedule, offering flexibility and every second Friday off, plus a development budget and wellbeing support as part of our commitment to your growth and work–life balance.

Qualifications

• 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 4-7 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

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

ETABS

SPACE GAS

NZ design standards

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Washington Accord)

Tools

ETABS

SPACE GAS

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026.

Kotahi Studio Ltd – Queenstown, South Island

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 Queenstown team. 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 across Aotearoa 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 4-7 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
• Southern Cross health insurance
• a professional development and wellbeing allowance
• a team volunteer day
• extended parental leave benefits
• company clothing
• regular team lunches
• 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.