Structural Engineer

About BG&E

At BG&E, we are united by a common purpose – we believe that truly great engineering takes curiosity, bravery and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments.

Our 800-strong team in 14 offices across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Middle East, design and deliver engineering solutions for clients in the Property, Transport, Ports and Marine, Water, Defence, Renewables and Resources sectors.

We work in partnership with clients and other stakeholders – to challenge conventional wisdom, pioneer new benchmarks in technical excellence, design safety into projects and leverage mutually-rewarding delivery models. BG&E's projects are also shaped by changing demands in mobility, the impacts of climate change, emerging design trends and consideration of the entire lifecycle.

BG&E is an employee-owned engineering consultancy with more than half a century of experience. Our legacy and our future are underpinned by an unwavering commitment to providing premium client experiences.

BG&E's values are: care and integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and one team. Our values inform our behaviours and the way we: help clients around the world, empower our people to be empathic, high-performing and creative, and contribute to communities. Living our values every day ensures that demonstrate care and integrity, strive to pursue excellence and serve as one team, that is 'The BG&E Way'.

The Role

Join Our Growing Structural Team in Newcastle

Are you a Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? With three years' experience under your belt, this your chance to join a dynamic team where you'll work on exciting projects, collaborate with industry experts and continue to develop your technical skills.

About the Role:

As a Structural Engineer, you'll be involved in designing, analysing and assessing structures across a range of projects in the buildings and infrastructure space, and you will get to partner with Senior Engineers and project teams to ensure continuous delivery of high quality, safe and efficient designs. You will get the chance to engage with a range of clients including architects, builders, developers and more, and make a contribution to the overall business development and diversification of the Newcastle office.

What does a day look like?

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop and manage designs

• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders to meet project goals

• Use design software to create structural works plans

• Work with drafting teams to produce structural documentation

• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with regulation requirements

• Prepare project reports, technical documents and proposals

• Be involved in the mentorship of engineering graduates

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• 3+ years' experience in Structural design

• Proficiency in SPACE GASS, Strand7, ETABS and/or RAPT will be highly regarded

• Strong understanding of contemporary design standards such as AS1170, AS4100, AS3600, AS3700, AS1720 and more

• A strong communicator and problem solver

Realising Your Career Aspirations (Life at BG&E)

• Flexible working

• Health and wellbeing support via confidential internal initiatives, as well as from an independent Employee Assistance Programme provider

• Competitive remuneration, compensation, and Parental Leave

• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be

• Learning and development initiatives

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of BG&E's DNA – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We value who you are, and we encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work. Click here for further information about diversity, equality and inclusion at BG&E.

BG&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from all candidates. For roles that are located in Australia, we particularly appreciate applications Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as we continue to play an important role in reconciliation and 'Closing the Gap' with the traditional First Peoples of our nation.