About Us
WGA is an Australian and New Zealand company like no other – we are owned by our employees, loved by our long-term clients and have deep roots in our communities. With a team of over 700 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace, and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business.
WGA offers an outstanding working environment that fosters and supports mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to offer inspiring career paths and a selection of fantastic employee benefits including exceptional parental leave options, flexible hours and work from home capability and learning and development programs tailored to you.
We empower our engineers and designers to think outside the square and dare to be different in their delivery of tailored design engineering solutions across the Buildings, Transport, Water Infrastructure, Urban Development, Ports and Marine, Energy, Defence and Resources sectors.
About Our Approach
We focus upon the core philosophy of delivering excellent engineering solutions for our valued Clients which allows us to create exceptional, long-term opportunities for our personnel. Our unique style of project delivery ensures that our people don't have to choose between maintaining hands on Engineering Design and corporate career options, they can have both!
About Our Role
Our Darwin office has been servicing the local community, clients and beyond for decades and as it continues to grow, we’re seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across the region. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the design, analysis, and delivery of structural solutions across a variety of sectors. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in shaping projects that range from commercial and industrial developments to transport and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead structural design and documentation for buildings, infrastructure, and industrial projects
* Manage project delivery from concept through to construction
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
* Liaise with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure project success
* Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and NT-specific regulations
* Contribute to business development and client engagement
About You
You’re a confident and capable structural engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality, practical solutions. You bring a strong technical foundation, project and team management experience, and a collaborative mindset to every project.
* A bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
* At least 8 years of experience in structural engineering, ideally with exposure to projects in the Northern Territory or other regional areas
* Proficiency in structural design software such as SpaceGass, ETABS, RAM, and Revit
* A solid understanding of structural systems and materials including steel, concrete, timber, and masonry
* Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and mentor others
* Chartered status (CPEng) or active progress toward chartership is highly regarded
About working with us:
At WGA we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and sharing knowledge. We encourage all to apply because whatever your background you can progress your career and enjoy the benefits that only a privately owned organisation can offer.
WGA is a Work180 endorsed workplace for women, find out more at WGA | WORK180 Endorsed Employer