Design work you can stand behind and projects you actually own.

If you enjoy solving real structural problems, working closely with clients and seeing your designs actually get built well, you’ll enjoy this role.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a capable, practical engineer to own a varied project mix. What makes this role different is the level of ownership and trust you’ll have. You won’t just be producing calculations. You’ll be:

Designing practical, buildable solutions

Working directly with clients

Managing projects through from concept to completion

Contributing to how the team works and improves Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest in KUSCH and the role and a recent resume. Please note applications without cover letters will not be considered. About KUSCH

At KUSCH, we design engineering solutions that make a real impact for our clients, our team, and the broader community. We’re known for being reliable and expert, but we also bring curiosity and a slightly unconventional edge to every challenge we take on. We combine advanced analytics and research with a practical, people-first approach to design.

We pride ourselves on delivering solutions that are safe, economical, and built for the real world. Collaboration and innovation sit at the heart of everything we do. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are heard, your growth is supported, and your contributions are valued, you’ve found it.

We’re also proud of the culture we’ve built. In our 2026 Employee Engagement Survey, KUSCH achieved an 89.5% employee engagement score and 97% favourable overall employee satisfaction. About the Role

We’re looking for a full-time Structural Engineer to join our Melbourne-based team (CBD Office).



This is a hands-on engineering role with real responsibility. Be part of a small, high-performing team, where your work is visible and your input matters.

Reporting to an experienced engineering lead, you’ll play a key role in the design of supporting structures for non-structural services, including seismic restraints, prefabricated frames, and systems designed to withstand fatigue and blast loading. It’s a role where structural smarts meet mechanical know-how, and where your work will have real-world impact. You’ll:

Design and deliver complex structural solutions across a range of projects

Prepare proposals and help define scope and fees

Prepare and review calculations, drawings, and technical documentation

Work with tools like SpaceGass, Ideastatica, FEA software, and Revit

Review shop drawings, connections, and temporary works

Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, to solve problems and provide practical, compliant solutions

Attend site as needed (not excessively)

Support project delivery including scope, timelines, and budgets

Contribute to improving how we design and deliver work

Support junior team members as needed

Champion our values: Trust, People-first, Humility, Solution-focused, Fun, in everything you do What you’ll bring

Degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

At least 2 years experience in structural design within Australia,



including steel design

Strong understanding of Australian standards, codes and safety regulations (including AS 4100)

Experience with structural analysis and modelling tools, including FEA A knack for creating clever, value-driven designs, balancing performance, cost, and buildability

Practical experience with structural inspections and certifications

Confidence reviewing drawings, solving site issues, reporting and certification

Clear communication skills (both written and verbal) and confident in speaking with clients

Organised and dependable, you know how to manage time across multiple projects

Ability to think in practical, buildable solutions

Ownership of your work Bonus points for:

Confident using Bluebeam Revu to mark up drawings and collaborate efficiently

Experience with Autodesk Revit or other 3D design tools

Basic Python scripting for automation or analysis What We Offer:

Be part of a highly engaged team, with 89.5% employee engagement score and 97% favourable overall employee satisfaction in our 2026 Employee Engagement Survey A genuinely engaging mix of projects

Real ownership without unnecessary layers A team that values good engineering over ego

Hybrid working with flexibility

Competitive salary aligned to experience

Chill Days: 2 additional paid leave days per year to volunteer, reset, or do your thing

Ongoing development and the chance to grow with the business An Employee Share Plan (ESP) so you can share in the growth you help create.

Genuine scope to step into leadership over time for the right person who’s keen to take on more responsibility and help shape how we work. Apply now to join KUSCH and be part of something extraordinary!

📌 Structural Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 KUSCH
📍 Melbourne