At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage structural projects for residential homes and commercial developments.
- Company: Leading consulting engineering firm in Newcastle/Central Coast.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for fieldwork and collaboration with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on exciting projects while growing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years local experience in structural engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The experienced engineer, fulltime position is based in our Newcastle/Central Coast Office.
This role requires the applicant to demonstrate a strong understanding of the principles of structural and civil engineering and to have at least 5 year of local (Australian) residential experience, preferably within a consulting engineering firm.
The primary role of an experience structural engineer will be to assist in the structural design of residential homes for large building companies and also manage smaller clients projects from start to finish, which will include the initial client engagement stage and providing a scope of services and estimate, to designing a solution within the clients scope and budget, providing relevant documentation, right through to construction stage inspections.
Examples of projects will include new residential/commercial/institutional developments, renovations/additions, swimming pool and retaining wall projects.
This position will involve you understanding instructions and liaising with clients, builders, councils, certifiers and planners.
Work under minimal supervision.
Present calculations and documentation in a clearand concise manner and discuss technical assumptions anddecisions.
The role will require working from the office as wellas fieldwork on an occasional basis for investigations andinspections.
We seek an individual with
- Approximately 5-8 years local experience in structural engineering.
- Time management skills and the ability to work across several projects at once
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours from an Australian University.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearlywith clients.
- Well-developed problem-solving /analytical skills.
- Structural steel design knowledge
- Show initiative.
- Take and follow instructions.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Present calculations and documentation in a clear and concise manner.
- Pride in their work.
- High attention to detail
- Perficient in Auto CAD with Revit experience as a benefit.
- Strong understanding of current Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia.
- Driver's license.
Only applications with a academic transcript attached will bereviewed.
Experienced Engineer in Newcastle employer: 5QS
Join our Newcastle/Central Coast office as an Experienced Engineer, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative structural solutions for residential and commercial projects. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth, offering opportunities for continuous learning and development while working on diverse projects. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive environment, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community through your engineering expertise.
