Career Opportunities: Principal Structural Designer/Draftsperson )

Requisition ID -Posted07/16/2026

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Designer to play a key role in delivering high‑quality structural design outcomes across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. This role is well suited to a technically strong designer who enjoys working on complex projects and providing leadership within multidisciplinary design teams. You will contribute across the full project lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design and delivery, supporting engineers and project teams to produce coordinated, constructible, and compliant design documentation. Reporting into the structural team, the Senior Structural Designer will lead and coordinate structural 3D models and 2D documentation, with a strong focus on infrastructure such as transport, civil structures, and power projects. You will apply advanced capability across the Bentley Suite and best practice to deliver robust design outcomes, while mentoring other designers and supporting overall project delivery in line with programme, quality, and budget expectations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the preparation of structural 3D models and detailed design documentation using Microstation, Open Buildings and Open Bridge for infrastructure projects (concrete, steel, and civil structures).
- Develop and manage templates in line with project and company BIM standards.
- Produce high‑quality design documentation including general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, steelwork drawings, and schedules.
- Coordinate structural models and drawings with civil, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines to ensure fully integrated outcomes.
- Support engineers with design development by interpreting calculations, sketches, and mark‑ups.
- Participate in clash detection, model reviews, and constructability assessments.




- Perform and oversee drawing checks prior to issue, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, codes, client specifications, and quality procedures.
- Provide technical guidance, coordination, and mentorship to designers and draftspersons, supporting continuous improvement in drafting and BIM practices.

About You

You will hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Structural or Civil Engineering Drafting, or equivalent practical experience, with a strong background delivering civil and structural design for infrastructure projects. You are comfortable working in 3D design environments within multidisciplinary teams, and have demonstrated experience using Microstation, Open Buildings and Open Bridge; proficiency in Autodesk Revit (Structure) is beneficial. You have a solid understanding of construction methods, coordination requirements, and Australian Standards, and take pride in producing accurate, well‑coordinated documentation. Confident in providing technical leadership, you communicate clearly, manage competing priorities effectively, and bring a strong commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative project delivery. Experience with BIM coordination tools, ISO 19650 principles, or delivery in D&C; or Alliance environments will be well regarded.

- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Strong focus on growth opportunities, learning and mentorship
- Collaborative, values‑driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Hatch holds an innovative reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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📌 Principal Structural Designer/Draftsperson (Brisbane City)
🏢 Hatch
📍 Brisbane City