Associate Structural Engineer / Senior Associate Structural Engineer (Building Structures)

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.

Support business development activities, including proposals, fee submissions, presentations and client engagement.

Mentor and develop engineers and designers, contributing to capability building and the continued growth of the Melbourne structural practice.

Take on Project Leader responsibilities, managing project delivery, coordination, programme, commercial performance and client satisfaction.

What Makes This Role Different?

This is more than a traditional structural design role.

You'll have the opportunity to lead structural solutions for some of Australia's most complex data centre and mission critical projects while helping shape technical outcomes, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the growth of HDR's Building Engineering Services practice.

You'll be supported by HDR's global network of technical specialists while playing a key role in delivering innovative, practical and high-quality structural engineering solutions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to act as a key leader within HDR's structural engineering practice, working alongside the National Building Structures Leader and helping shape the future growth of the Melbourne and national structures team.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is:

A technical leader who enjoys guiding teams and influencing project outcomes.

Passionate about delivering high-quality structural engineering solutions.

A confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Commercially aware and accountable for project performance and delivery.

Collaborative and able to bring multidisciplinary teams together.

Committed to mentoring and developing others.

Curious, growth-oriented and continuously looking for ways to improve outcomes for clients and project teams.

Ideally, You'll Have

A degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or equivalent professional registration.

Significant experience within a consulting structural engineering environment.

A strong track record delivering structural design for complex building projects across all project phases.

Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.

Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards, including AS 1170, AS 3600, AS 4100, AS 3700 and AS 2870.

Experience with site inspections, construction phase services, technical reporting and stakeholder coordination.

Strong project management capabilities, including programme, budget, resource and risk management.

Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development activities.

Why Join HDR?

Employee ownership model – share in the success you help create.

Major project exposure – work on complex data centre and mission critical projects.

Collaborative culture – work within a multidisciplinary team that values quality, innovation and technical excellence.

Global expertise – leverage HDR's international network of structural engineering and building design specialists.

Leadership opportunities – play a key role in the continued growth of our national structural team, with the potential to take on broader leadership responsibilities over time. #LI-CG3

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Our Commitment

HDR is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified and/or experienced candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or religious and political beliefs. This includes encouragement for veterans.

HDR acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and communities live and work. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to an inclusive community.