Build your engineering career with NQCranes. If you’re a recent Structural Engineering graduate looking for more than a desk-based role, this is an opportunity to put your degree into practice with a team specialising in cranes, lifting equipment and structural engineering solutions.

Why join NQCranes?

- Hands-on experience across engineering design, site work, manufacturing and crane projects.

- Work alongside experienced industry professionals who will support your development.

- A varied role connecting engineering, workshop and field operations.

- A supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills and build a long-term career.

About the role

Based in Mackay, you’ll support the NQCranes team to deliver secure, practical and compliant engineering solutions for cranes, lifting equipment and associated structures. You’ll gain exposure to projects from initial site inspections and measurements through to design, manufacture, installation, modification and recertification.

What you’ll be doing

- Visit client sites to carry out inspections, measurements and gather information for engineering assessments and project work.

- Assist with structural design, engineering calculations and design verification for cranes, lifting equipment and supporting structures.

- Prepare, review and interpret engineering drawings using CAD software.

- Help develop engineering reports, calculations and technical documentation.

- Support crane modifications, upgrades and recertification projects.

- Work closely with NQCranes’ engineering, project,



service and workshop teams to coordinate practical project outcomes.

- Communicate with clients, contractors and other stakeholders, both on site and in the office.

- Contribute to quality assurance and ensure work meets relevant Australian Standards, codes and safety requirements.

About you

You’ll be curious, practical and keen to learn. You’ll also bring:

- A recently completed Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering
- A sound understanding of structural engineering principles and fundamentals.

- Some experience with CAD software and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.

- Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.

- A proactive attitude and a genuine interest in structural steel, manufacturing or heavy industry.

- A current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.

- A commitment to working safely and delivering quality outcomes for our customers.

Take the next step

If you’re ready to turn your engineering knowledge into practical experience and develop your career in a specialist industry, we’d like to hear from you. Join NQCranes and help deliver safe, reliable lifting solutions for our customers.

Application Details: Address your applications to: @nqcranes.com.au or send your application by post to: NQCranes, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 1039, Mackay Q 4740

Join NQCranes today and soar to new heights in your career!

📌 Graduate Structural Engineer (Mackay)
🏢 NQCranes
📍 Mackay