Structural Engineer
About the role
Are you an experienced Structural Engineer ready for the next step in your career? With a strong pipeline of project work, we’re looking for a motivated engineer to join our New South Wales Buildings Team in Sydney.
You’ll be part of a well-established and growing team of social and professional engineers, delivering impactful projects across sectors such as health, education, sports and leisure, defence, retail, and commercial buildings.
At Stantec, we offer a collaborative culture, flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment focused on your growth. You’ll have access to tailored training, development programs, and long-term career opportunities within a global business.
· Assist and support Senior and Project Engineers in the technical delivery of building projects, ensuring smooth day-to-day progress.
· Develop analytical models and prepare well-documented, self-reviewed structural calculation packages across various project phases.
· Oversee and review evolving documentation for technical accuracy, while keeping Project Engineers informed of design progress.
· Liaise with internal design teams, external architects, and clients to resolve technical queries and ensure coordinated outcomes.
· Contribute to project proposals, change orders, and support scope, budget, and scheduling discussions as needed.
· Deliver work aligned with professional standards, Stantec’s quality procedures, and contribute positively to team culture and continuous improvement.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering
4-10 years previous experience, we are happy to consider intermediate to senior level applications
Must have experience working in an engineering consultancy environment working on buildings projects. Projects within the Education, Health and Defence sectors would be advantageous however not compulsory
Structural software knowledge of SpaceGass, RAM, ETABS or similar design programs
Knowledge of building stability analysis and corresponding detailing
Knowledge and capability across post tensioned and reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and timber design fields
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
Problem solving mindset with strong interpersonal skills
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing:
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
- Professional Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.