Why this role matters
Residential construction continues to evolve, bringing more complex designs, tighter delivery expectations and greater compliance requirements.
As a Structural Engineer, you'll play a key role in helping shape the quality, capability and reputation of our WA Residential team.
This is more than a technical design role.
You'll provide guidance to engineers, build trusted relationships with clients and builders, and help deliver practical engineering solutions that support thousands of Australian homes and developments each year.
If you're looking for a role where you can influence outcomes, mentor others and continue developing your career, we'd like to hear from you.
Why you'll enjoy this role
This role offers the opportunity to combine technical excellence with leadership and client engagement.
You'll have the autonomy to manage your own portfolio while helping develop the next generation of engineers.
Working alongside experienced professionals across Australia, you'll contribute to a team known for practical advice, strong relationships and quality outcomes.
What you'll do
You'll provide technical leadership across a diverse range of residential and low-rise projects while supporting the development of engineers within the team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering structural designs and engineering solutions for residential and low-rise developments
Reviewing and approving engineering documentation and reports
Providing technical guidance, mentoring and quality assurance for engineers within the team
Managing relationships with builders, developers, homeowners and other stakeholders




Attending client meetings and site inspections as required
Supporting compliance, risk management and engineering best practice
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes and service delivery
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, accurately and on time
Project exposure includes:
Single, double and triple-storey residential dwellings
Class 2 residential developments
Townhouse developments
Low-rise commercial and warehouse projects
What you bring
You are a technically capable engineer who enjoys solving problems, supporting others and building strong client relationships.
You'll bring:
Bachelor of Civil or Structural Engineering
Minimum 5 years' experience in residential structural engineering
Registered, or working towards Registration in WA
Strong experience designing residential and low-rise structures
Sound knowledge of reinforced concrete, masonry, steel and timber design
Experience with engineering software such as ClearCalcs, Space Gass and Toolkit
Solid understanding of Australian Standards, the NCC and residential design requirements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a consulting environment
A commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement
Highly regarded




Experience with RAPT and/or Inducta software
Experience mentoring or leading engineers
Consulting industry experience
Why Intrax
Intrax is an Australian-owned engineering consultancy providing end-to-end engineering services across Residential, Structural, Civil, Building Services, Surveying, Geotechnical and Forensic disciplines.
Our teams work together to solve complex challenges and deliver practical outcomes for our clients across Australia.
We're proud of the culture we've built.
One where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.
Our values of Respect, Understanding, Leadership, Innovation and Performance guide how we work with our clients and each other.
What's in it for you
At Intrax, our mission is to
Create, Inspire and Grow
.
We believe careers should grow with the individual, which is why we provide opportunities for our people to shape their career in a way that suits their goals and life stage.
You'll have access to:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Professional development and continuing education support
Leadership and career development opportunities
Access to technical and industry training
Up to four weeks of additional purchased annual leave
Paid parental leave of 12 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Volunteer leave
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Program
Ready for your next challenge?
If you're looking for an opportunity to broaden your impact, develop others and help shape the future of residential engineering in Western Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Structural Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Intrax Consulting Engineers
📍 Perth