Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Northrop Consulting Engineers About the Role

In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant structural engineering solutions for a range of building projects, with a particular focus on post-tensioned concrete design.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will be involved in structural analysis, modelling, documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination from concept through to construction while ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and project requirements.

Benefits

- Competitive salary package.
- Work on diverse and technically challenging building projects.
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring from experienced engineers.
- Exposure to advanced structural engineering software and post-tensioned concrete design.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing engineering consultancy.
- Opportunity to work on projects that positively impact communities and the built environment.

Task & responsibilities

- Delivering safe, efficient, and compliant structural engineering designs across building projects, with a specialist focus on detailed post-tensioned concrete design.
- Contribute to analysis, modelling, and documentation from concept through to construction, ensuring coordination with architectural and services disciplines.
- Under senior guidance, support project delivery by producing accurate, buildable solutions that meet client, code, and program requirements.
- Perform structural analysis, modelling, and design for building structures, including post-tensioned concrete slabs.
- Prepare accurate engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
- Develop practical, efficient, and buildable structural solutions.
- Coordinate structural designs with architects, civil engineers,



services engineers, and drafters.
- Ensure designs comply with Australian Standards (AS/NZS), the National Construction Code (NCC), and relevant authority requirements.
- Use structural engineering software such as ETABS, SAP2000, Strand7, SpaceGass, and RAPT to develop and validate engineering solutions.
- Assist with tender and construction documentation and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Participate in project coordination meetings and provide technical support during construction.
- Identify design risks, resolve engineering issues, and elevate complex matters to senior engineers where required.
- Deliver assigned work within project timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.

Qualification & experience

- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Approximately 1–2 years' experience in structural engineering within the building industry.
- Experience in structural analysis, design, and documentation for commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects.
- Knowledge of Australian Standards (AS/NZS), National Construction Code (NCC), and relevant engineering regulations.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in post-tensioned concrete design.
- Experience using structural analysis and modelling software such as ETABS, SAP2000, Strand7, SpaceGass, or similar.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

The Skills We Need





- Strong structural engineering and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of structural modelling and engineering software.
- Sound understanding of structural design principles and Australian engineering standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Initiative, accountability, and willingness to continuously develop technical expertise.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines.

About Company

About Northrop

Northrop Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned engineering consultancy that has been delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions for over 45 years. With offices across Australia, Northrop provides specialist services in structural, civil, geotechnical, sustainability, transport, and building services engineering for projects across the commercial, residential, education, health, industrial, government, and infrastructure sectors.

At Northrop, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace where innovation, technical excellence, and career development are encouraged. Guided by our core values— We Care, We Develop, We Empower, and We Build Relationships —we are committed to creating positive outcomes for our clients, our communities, and our people.

Joining Northrop means becoming part of a team that values continuous learning, encourages career growth, and provides opportunities to work on diverse and technically challenging projects that help shape Australia's built environment.

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