Structural Engineer | Lead, Innovate & Grow with STP Consultants
Full-time | Diverse Projects | Respected QLD Consultancy
Want to see your designs built (and get the credit for them)? If you’re ready for bigger ownership, smarter projects, and a team that backs your ideas—this is your move.
Quick highlights: 9-day fortnight | flexible hours | varied QLD work | mentoring toward RPEQ | a team that’s serious about quality (and not too serious about itself)
At STP Consultants, we’re more than just an engineering firm. We’re a team driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and a culture that’s professional, positive, and genuinely enjoyable.
If you’re ready to shape the future of engineering in a workplace that values your expertise and encourages your growth, we’d love to hear from you.
The good stuff (benefits)
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Competitive Compensation: A salary package designed to reflect your expertise and value.
Career Growth: Genuine opportunities to expand your role, lead exciting projects, and make a lasting impact.
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Professional Development: Ongoing CPD support to keep your skills sharp and your ambitions on track.
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Work-Life Balance: Short commutes – more time for life outside work.
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Flexibility That Works for You: 9-day fortnight and flexible working hours to support your work-life Balance including the option to purchase additional leave.
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Wellbeing Support: Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) whenever you need it.
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Recognition (the genuine kind): employee referral rewards and recognition programs that don’t feel like an afterthought.
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Inclusive Culture: Join a vibrant, supportive team that values diversity, collaboration, and regular social events.
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Stability & Reputation: Work with a respected, Australian-owned consultancy with a strong and diverse client base.
Why engineers choose STP
- A genuinely varied mix of residential, commercial and infrastructure work
- More ownership than you typically get in a big consultancy (without losing support)
- Direct access to experienced mentors (the “decades of QLD know-how” kind)
A clear, supported pathway toward RPEQ registration
- A team that collaborates well, shares knowledge, and backs each other
Key responsibilities will include:
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Design & Documentation: Deliver structural designs and documentation across concrete, steel, timber, and masonry—aligned with NCC and Australian Standards.
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Wind Loading Expertise: Apply your knowledge of wind codes—experience here is a strong advantage.
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Technical Reporting: Produce clear, professional reports and specifications to support project delivery.
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Coordination & Review: Review drawings and documents, providing markups that enhance team collaboration.
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Site Engagement: Attend site inspections, respond to RFIs, and support construction-phase queries.
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Team Collaboration: Work with engineers, architects, and designers to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions.
About You
You’re a driven and detail-oriented Structural Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys the challenge of diverse projects. You’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a region where your skills truly matter.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering (essential)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in structural design, with a strong foundation in residential or steel and suspended concrete slab projects
- Solid understanding of Australian Standards and the NCC, with confidence designing in concrete, steel, timber, and masonry
- Proficiency in Revit (highly regarded)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
- A current base in the Rockhampton – or you’re open to relocating (we’re happy to
discuss relocation support).
- Full Australian working rights
- A clear ambition to achieve RPEQ registration—we’ll support you every step of the way
About STP Consultants
At STP, our values – Potential, Respect, Integrity, Deliver, Engage, guide how we work and support
each other. For over 20 years, STP Consultants has been a trusted name in Queensland’s engineering landscape. As a privately owned, multidisciplinary consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering smart, practical, and forward-thinking solutions across a wide range of sectors including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire, and Seismic engineering.
Our leadership team brings more than three decades of hands-on experience in Queensland, giving us unmatched local insight and a deeply integrated approach to every project. We’re known for our collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to shaping sustainable, high-impact outcomes for our clients and communities.
How to apply
Send your CV and cover letter (including availability) to careers@stpconsultants.com.au or click Apply.
Applications close: 05 April 2026 (early applications encouraged)
STP Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
