At EMtek, we’re a multidisciplinary engineering team built on strong values, ethics, and expertise. We provide professional, technical, and project management services across structural, mechanical, process, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, safety, control, communications, and software engineering.
With more than 140 talented people across offices in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Ballarat, plus site offices throughout Victoria and Western Australia, we work seamlessly across locations to deliver results.
Our vision is to tackle industry challenges with agile, intelligent, and innovative solutions, supporting projects from concept through to operation. We work across diverse industries including resources, materials handling, infrastructure, power, renewables, and decarbonisation, partnering with leading clients such as Roy Hill/Hancock, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Newmont.
Position Overview
Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Structural Engineer to launch their career with EMtek. Working alongside a collaborative and experienced engineering team, you will receive ongoing support and mentoring while being challenged to develop your technical capabilities. From day one, you will contribute to real project outcomes across the resources and bulk materials handling sectors.
This is a full-time position based in our Perth office.
Reporting to the Lead Structural Engineer, your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Assist in the delivery of structural and civil engineering design tasks across a range of projects, including steel structures, concrete foundations, platforms, walkways, stairs, and bulk materials handling infrastructure
- Prepare engineering calculations, sketches, and design documentation under the guidance of senior engineers
- Develop familiarity with relevant Australian Standards and industry design codes applicable to strucutral and bulk materials handling engineering, such as AS4100, AS3600 and AS1170
- Support senior engineers in structural analysis activities and develop exposure to analysis software such as SpaceGass and Ansys.
- Represent EMtek professionally in all client and stakeholder interactions
- Undertake site visits to client facilities as required, building site awareness and practical engineering judgment.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
- Up to 2 years’ post-graduate experience in a mechanical engineering role (including internships or vacation work)
- Foundational understanding of structural engineering principles including statics, mechanics of materials, steel and concrete design
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering theory to practical challenges
- Excellent communication skills. Both written and verbal and with the ability to work effectively within a team
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and ask for help when needed
- Genuine interest in the resources, mining, or heavy industrial sector
Why you'll love it here
- A professional but relaxed environment with flexible work arrangements
- Friendly, down-to-earth team with supportive colleagues and management
- Long-term stability with engaging projects in the pipeline
- A central office location with excellent cafes and amenities nearby
- Opportunities to work from various company state office locations
- Career development opportunities in technical engineering design, project and people management
- Exposure to international projects across the Resources, Minerals Processing, Materials Handling, Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, Decarbonisation sectors
To apply
If you’re interested to know more, please apply now and we’ll be in touch to discuss the company, position, remuneration and team in more details.
All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence.
No agency referrals will be accepted.
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact Human Resources via email at **@emtek.com.au
📌 Graduate Structural Engineer (Perth)
🏢 EMtek
📍 Perth