Undergraduate Structural Engineer | Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Bligh Tanner has an opportunity for an Undergraduate Structural Engineer in their 3rd year onwards to join our Sydney team.

You will be joining a business dedicated to its people inside what we believe to be one of Australia’s most innovative engineering practices.

Bligh Tanner is a structural, civil, environmental and water engineering consultancy originally established in Queensland.  Over the past 30 years, the firm has been responsible for some of Australia’s most innovative and complex engineering projects, from multimillion-dollar special structures, through to world leading integrated water management systems. The firm has offices in Brisbane and Sydney.

At our core we are a company built around our culture and our people. We are built of talented, diverse and down to earth people and this is the heart of who we are. Our successes come from the people we work alongside. We are inclusive, collaborative and believe in working together to solve complex problems. 

We seek to attract and retain the best talent available and invest in their development to ensure they have the training, tools and resources they need to perform at their potential. 

We expect staff to become leaders in their fields, and we motivate and retain employees by providing a sense of genuine autonomy, mastery and purpose in their work.

+ The Role

Based in our Sydney office, your role will include the design and delivery of a wide and varied range of projects. You will be given the opportunity to work alongside leaders in our business and liaise directly with clients. At Bligh Tanner you will get hands on support from the directors and your team members including senior engineers. This is a unique opportunity to grow with an expanding practice and position yourself effectively within the industry. This role would suit a person that is motivated and passionate about Structural Engineering and design, with a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve company and self-driven goals.

+ What We’d Like

• Currently studying in their 3rd year or later with interest in engineering design particularly in Architectural buildings, infrastructure and institutional projects

• Exposure to various design materials including steel, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, masonry and timber

• Demonstrated expertise in relevant analysis software programs including Spacegass, RAM Concept, RAPT and Inducta software

• Must possess a current Driver’s License

+ What we think is important

• Professional approach to work

• Balanced approach to life

• Clear career aspirations

• Positive contributor to a small team work environment

• Client-focused

• Confident

• Hold safety as a personal core value 

+ Life At Bligh Tanner

We have strong values tied to our people, our work and our conscience. We are collaborative, inquisitive and hardworking. We want to ensure our people have everything they need to be successful professionally and personally. We invest in training and development of all people we hire. We also understand the demands of a busy life and offer flexibility to how you work appropriate to your role. 

We’re a team that share the wins, share the work, and celebrate the milestones. We enjoy regular team lunches, morning tea, ice cream Fridays and social activities. 

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