At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate structural issues and prepare detailed forensic reports from the comfort of your home.
- Company: Join a premier global firm with a focus on forensic engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous car allowance, remote work setup, and ongoing mentorship.
- Other info: Experience a supportive team culture with low turnover and comprehensive onboarding.
- Why this job: Be a structural detective and make a real impact in the engineering field.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering and 5+ years of forensic experience required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Ever wanted to trade repetitive number crunching for structural detective work? If you're an experienced Structural Engineer looking for complete work-from-home flexibility, zero corporate micromanagement, and a role where report quality takes priority over volume, this opportunity is built for you.
We are partnering with a premier global firm looking to expand its national forensic engineering footprint across Queensland.
Remuneration & Package
- Vehicle: Up to $20k Car Allowance
- Setup: All necessary IT hardware, tools, and PPE equipment will be delivered to your home prior to commencement
The Role: Structural Detective Work
- Investigate & Assess: Conduct site inspections across residential, commercial, and small-to-medium structures to identify damage causation and design/construction defects against relevant codes.
- Deliver Solutions: Prepare clear, forensic-level causation reports, scopes of work, and repair design packages.
- Technical Computations: Perform structural repair calculations using tools like SpaceGass and Structural Toolkit.
- Mentorship: Share your expertise by coaching and mentoring junior engineers across the national team.
About You
- Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering.
- CPEng/NER Highly regarded
- 5+ years of Australian Forensic experience.
- Must hold Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency. (Note: Applicants who have not worked as a Structural Engineer in an Australian consultancy will not be considered.)
- Proficiency in structural analysis software (SpaceGass, Structural Toolkit, etc.).
- Exceptional Written & Verbal English Communication: High-level report writing and articulate verbal communication are non-negotiable.
- Mindset & Attitude: A true structural detective mindset-curious, highly analytical, with a strong "can-do" attitude and a desire to grow your career long-term in the forensic engineering/insurance space.
Why Engineers Stay Here (Ultra-Low Turnover)
- 12-Month Onboarding: You won’t be thrown into the deep end. Guided 1-on-1 support from a dedicated onboarding specialist ensures you are fully set up before conducting your first inspection.
- National Support & Quality Oversight: Backed by local and national Team Leads and QA specialists to review reports and provide coaching.
- Strong Team Culture: Enjoy genuine autonomy with the backing of a friendly, collaborative national network that connects monthly for regional team lunches.
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