Structural Engineer

Want to see your designs built (and get the credit for them)? If you’re ready for bigger ownership, smarter projects, and a team that backs your ideas – this is your move. 

Quick highlights: 9-day fortnight | flexible hours | varied QLD work | mentoring toward RPEQ | a team that’s serious about quality (and not too serious about itself) 

Why you’ll love working here  

At STP Consultants, you’ll work on diverse and technically interesting projects while being supported by a collaborative and down-to-earth team. 

Step into a role where your experience drives real influence. We are a respected engineering consultancy delivering high-profile projects across Queensland, where you’ll have the autonomy to lead, shape innovative solutions, and make a visible impact on the communities around you. Backed by over 20 years of industry success, we offer the perfect balance of exciting, complex projects and a genuinely supportive team culture that values your ideas, recognises your contribution, and invests in your long-term career growth. 

The good stuff (benefits)  

• Competitive salary package aligned with your experience and value 
• 9-day fortnight + flexible working hours 
• Option to purchase additional leave 
• Fast-track your career with continuous growth, and clear pathways to progress in a team that backs you to succeed. 
• CPD support plus mentoring to help you move confidently toward RPEQ. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Referral rewards and recognition programs 
• Friendly, down-to-earth team culture with regular social events 
• Long-term stability with a respected Queensland consultancy 

What you’ll be doing: 

You’ll work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams, with hands-on project exposure, practical mentoring, and the guidance to keep moving toward your RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland). 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Design & Documentation: Deliver structural designs and documentation across concrete, steel, timber, and masonry aligned with NCC and Australian Standards. 
• Wind Loading Expertise: Apply your knowledge of wind codes – experience here is a strong advantage. 
• Technical Reporting: Produce clear, professional reports and specifications to support project delivery. 
• Coordination & Review: Review drawings and documents, providing markups that enhance team collaboration. 
• Site Engagement: Attend site inspections, respond to RFIs, and support construction-phase queries. 
• Quality & Systems: Contribute to QA, meet project timelines, and improve internal templates and workflows. 
• Team Collaboration: Work with engineers, architects, and designers to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions. 

About You 

You’re a driven, detail-minded Structural Engineer who enjoys solving real problems with a team around you.  

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering (essential). 
• 3 – 10 years of hands-on experience in structural design, with a strong foundation in residential and suspended concrete slab projects (essential). 
• Solid understanding of Australian Standards and the NCC, with confidence designing in concrete, steel, timber, and masonry. 
• Proficiency in Spacegass, Inducta, Adobe Bluebeam (highly regarded), Revit knowledge would assist. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues. 
• Open to candidates based in Brisbane or across Queensland who are interested in working on projects across regional and metropolitan communities. Full Australian working rights. 
• A clear ambition to achieve RPEQ registration—we’ll support you every step of the way. 

About STP Consultants      

For more than 20 years, STP Consultants has been a trusted name in Queensland’s engineering landscape. We’re a privately owned consultancy with teams specializing in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire and Seismic engineering.    

What sets us apart is our people and the way we work together. Our experienced leadership team brings a hands-on and collaborative approach to every project, creating an environment where people are supported to learn, contribute and grow while helping shape communities across Queensland.   

How to apply   

Send your CV and cover letter (including availability) to careers@stpconsultants.com.au or click Apply.  

STP Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.