• Genuine career growth, with clear leadership pathways
• Offers a strong, diverse pipeline of work
• Brisbane based opportunity with support from an experienced team

Summary

Our client, Waterline, are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join and contribute to their purpose of delivering safe, practical, and sustainable resources to the world. As the engineering partner of choice in the industry, Waterline supports projects from studies and design through to execution, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning.

In this role, you’ll apply your technical expertise across a diverse range of engineering projects while playing a key role in guiding and strengthening their Structural capability. Working both independently and as part of a collaborative team, you’ll help deliver high-quality outcomes for clients operating 24/7. Some site travel will be required to ensure alignment with operational needs, safety standards, and client expectations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Waterline’s people, clients, and the industries they serve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and review high-quality structural designs, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and client specifications
• Lead small project teams through cost estimation, scope development, and technical delivery to meet budget and timeframe targets
• Undertake site visits to support audits, commissioning, and compliance across heavy industry operations
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior engineers within the structural team
• Actively contribute to business development by engaging with clients, identifying project opportunities, and supporting proposal development
• Maintain strong client relationships and uphold Waterline’s reputation as a trusted engineering partner
• Accurately track time, goals, and reporting deliverables, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering (Structural)
• 7+ years of civil/structural engineering experience, including site-based work
• Experience with structural analysis tools (e.g. SpaceGass, Strand7) highly regarded
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Previous team leadership or coaching experience desirable

Why Join Waterline

Waterline isn’t just about delivering projects - they’re committed to developing their people and creating a workplace where engineers can thrive. You’ll have the chance to work with a business that:

• Sets the standard for technical excellence and real, hands-on leadership
• Drives innovation through smart thinking, continuous improvement, and modern engineering practices
• Gives you real flexibility and autonomy, so you can deliver your best work, your way
• Invests heavily in your development with structured growth pathways, mentoring, and leadership opportunities
• Celebrates wins as a team, recognising effort and rewarding high performance
• Creates genuine long-term career growth, with clear progression routes and room to step into senior leadership roles
• Offers a strong, diverse pipeline of work across multiple industries and project types, ensuring stability and variety in your role