A leading engineering consultancy is expanding its team and seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to be based in Wollongong. This role offers the chance to take ownership of major remediation and structural design projects across Australia, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and long-term infrastructure solutions.
About the Role
The successful candidate will deliver structural design and load rating projects, particularly in mining, ports, marine, and transport infrastructure (bridges, roads, rail). Provide technical leadership and act as the client contact for key projects. Undertake site inspections, assessing structural defects and defining upgrades. Guide and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with colleagues in other offices. Contribute to building the reputation of the practice through quality project delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver structural design and load rating projects, particularly in mining, ports, marine, and transport infrastructure (bridges, roads, rail)
- Provide technical leadership and act as the client contact for key projects
- Undertake site inspections, assessing structural defects and defining upgrades
- Guide and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with colleagues in other offices
- Contribute to building the reputation of the practice through quality project delivery
What we seek in you
- Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering
- 10+ years’ industry experience with exposure to mining, marine and transport structures
- Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g. SpaceGass, Strand7)
- Strong technical skills in design, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project management
- Site inspection and defect identification experience
- CPEng (Chartered Qualified Engineer) or working towards
- Current Australian working rights and driver’s licence
- EA membership and fluent English communication skills
Bonus Points
Experience in remediation, durability engineering or cathodic protection will be highly regarded.
Why Join?
- Highly regarded consultancy with a supportive culture
- Ongoing growth and career development opportunities
- Projects across mining, marine, ports and transport infrastructure
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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📌 Principal Structural Engineer
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📍 City of Wollongong