Experienced Structural Engineer – Buildings

BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability. Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients – proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company.

We partner with clients and stakeholders to challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering. 

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and technically confident Structural Engineer to join our Buildings team on a permanent, full-time basis in Adelaide.

This role is ideally suited to an engineer with approximately seven years of professional experience who enjoys being a hands-on technical contributor and is motivated by delivering high-quality structural designs across a diverse portfolio of building projects. You will play a key role in the analysis, design, documentation, and delivery of medium to high-rise buildings, working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

This position is primarily technical in nature and is focused on project delivery. You will be supported by experienced senior leaders and will have the opportunity to build technical expertise, develop client relationships, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to some of Australia's most significant building projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertake structural analysis, design, and documentation for a wide range of building projects, including commercial, residential, education, health, mixed-use, and public infrastructure developments.
• Lead the delivery of structural packages for medium to high-rise reinforced concrete and structural steel framed buildings.
• Prepare and review concept, schematic, detailed design, and construction documentation.
• Develop practical, efficient, and buildable structural solutions that balance technical excellence, construction methodology, and project constraints.
• Perform detailed structural modelling and analysis using ETABS, RAPT, SpaceGass, and other industry-standard software.
• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and engineering assessments.
• Coordinate structural designs with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to achieve integrated project outcomes.
• Attend client meetings and participate as a key member of project delivery teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and developing engineers.
• Review drawings, calculations, and deliverables to ensure technical quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Undertake site inspections and construction-stage services, providing engineering advice and responding to contractor queries.
• Collaborate with colleagues across BG&E's national Buildings team to deliver projects efficiently and consistently.
• Apply project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and meeting project budgets, programmes, and quality objectives.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of Australian Standards, design codes, and emerging industry practices.

About You

You will be an experienced structural engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and taking ownership of project delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent.
• Approximately 7 years of experience in structural consulting and building design.
• Demonstrated experience delivering medium to high-rise steel and concrete building projects.
• Strong technical capability in structural analysis and design.
• Proficiency in ETABS, RAM or RAPT, SpaceGass, IDEA StatiCa or Limcon. Proficiency in the following are not required but highly regarded: SAFE, SAP2000, Strand7, STAAD.Pro,
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards including AS 1170, AS 3600, AS 4100, and related design codes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing structural calculations, reports, and design documentation.
• Confidence participating in client meetings and representing the structural discipline within project teams.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with architects, builders, developers, and other consultants.
• A proactive, hands-on "doer" mentality with a willingness to take ownership and deliver outcomes.
• A commitment to technical excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative project delivery.
• Progress toward Chartered status, or Chartered Engineer accreditation, will be highly regarded.

What do we offer? 

• Flexible working arrangements to help achieve real work life balance. 
• Health and wellbeing support via a confidential Employee Assistance Program. 
• Competitive remuneration. 
• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be, including leveraging BG&E’s global network of experts to help you realise your professional development goals to grow your career at BG&E.

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Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

Wellbeing and Safety  

BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.  

Diversity and Inclusion  

Equality is part of BG&E’s DNA. We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.