At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on high-end residential projects and gain hands-on experience in structural engineering.
- Company: Established structural engineering firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, mentorship from experienced engineers, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting projects, potential for leadership roles, and a convenient office location.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop your skills in innovative residential projects.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering; 1-2 years experience preferred but recent grads welcome.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
We are a small, established structural engineering firm specialising in high-end residential and architect-designed projects throughout Sydney.
We are seeking a Junior Structural Engineer with ideally 1-2 years' relevant experience, although we would also consider a promising recent graduate with strong technical ability, initiative and a genuine interest in structural engineering.
We are particularly interested in someone who enjoys engineering, is motivated to learn and is looking to build a long-term career with the firm.
We believe becoming a good structural engineer takes time, practical experience and a willingness to continually learn.
We value traditional engineering skills, including hand calculations, sketches and design tables, alongside modern design software and emerging technologies such as AI.
Our aim is to develop engineers with strong technical fundamentals, sound engineering judgement and a thorough understanding of how structures are actually built, while remaining open to new ideas and better ways of working.
The Role
Working closely with the firm's experienced directors, you will progressively gain exposure to all stages of structural engineering projects, including:
- Structural design of steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures
- Preparation and coordination of structural documentation
- Liaising with architects, builders and consultants
- Opportunities to attend site inspections and gain practical construction knowledge
- Practical problem-solving during design and construction
- Increasing project responsibility as your experience develops
- Projects You'll Work On
Our projects include
- High-end architect-designed homes, often $5M-$20M builds
- Complex residential renovations and alterations
- Retaining walls, shoring and excavation support
- Swimming pools and associated structures
- Selected small commercial projects
About You
- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Ideally 1-2 years' relevant structural engineering experience, although exceptional recent graduates will be considered
- A genuine interest in structural engineering and construction
- A willingness to learn and develop technically
- Good communication skills and a practical approach to problem-solving
- Initiative, reliability and a positive attitude
- Experience with Australian Standards, structural design software and residential construction will be advantageous.
- Above all, we value attitude, a genuine interest in engineering and the ambition to become a highly capable structural engineer.
- Why Join Us
- Learn directly from experienced structural engineers
- Interesting and challenging residential projects
- Small, supportive and established firm
- Broad exposure to design, documentation and construction
- Opportunity to develop into a senior engineer with increasing responsibility
- Potential future leadership and partnership opportunities
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Convenient Eastern Suburbs office close to public transport
Applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
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