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 high-performing team,



where your work is visible and your input matters. The majority of your work will be based in Victoria, but there will be opportunity for collaboration on interstate projects.

Reporting to a senior structural engineer you’ll play a key role in the design of commercial structures, as well as large power station and data centre projects. You'll also support the structural design of non-structural building elements, including coolroom structures and mechanical & electrical services.

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 interesting 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.

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📌 Structural Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Kusch Group
📍 Melbourne