Graduate Structural Engineer

At EMtek, we’re a multidisciplinary engineering team built on strong values, ethics, and expertise. We provide professional, technical, and project management services across structural, mechanical, process, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, safety, control, communications, and software engineering.

With more than 140 talented people across offices in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Ballarat, plus site offices throughout Victoria and Western Australia, we work seamlessly across locations to deliver results.

Our vision is to tackle industry challenges with agile, intelligent, and innovative solutions, supporting projects from concept through to operation. We work across diverse industries including resources, materials handling, infrastructure, power, renewables, and decarbonisation, partnering with leading clients such as Roy Hill/Hancock, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Newmont.

Position Overview

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Structural Engineer to launch their career with EMtek. Working alongside a collaborative and experienced engineering team, you will receive ongoing support and mentoring while being challenged to develop your technical capabilities. From day one, you will contribute to real project outcomes across the resources and bulk materials handling sectors.

This is afull-time positionbased in ourPerth office.

Reporting to the Lead Structural Engineer, your duties will include but not be limited to:

Assist in the delivery of structural and civil engineering design tasks across a range of projects, including steel structures, concrete foundations, platforms, walkways, stairs, and bulk materials handling infrastructure

Prepare engineering calculations, sketches, and design documentation under the guidance of senior engineers

Develop familiarity with relevant Australian Standards and industry design codes applicable to strucutral and bulk materials handling engineering, such as AS4100, AS3600 and AS1170

Support senior engineers in structural analysis activities and develop exposure to analysis software such as SpaceGass and Ansys.

Represent EMtek professionally in all client and stakeholder interactions

Undertake site visits to client facilities as required, building site awareness and practical engineering judgment.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline

Up to 2 years’ post-graduate experience in a mechanical engineering role (including internships or vacation work)

Foundational understanding of structural engineering principles including statics, mechanics of materials, steel and concrete design

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering theory to practical challenges

Excellent communication skills. Both written and verbal and with the ability to work effectively within a team

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and ask for help when needed

Genuine interest in the resources, mining, or heavy industrial sector

Whyyou'llloveithere

A professional but relaxed environment with flexible work arrangements

Friendly, down-to-earth team with supportive colleagues and management

Long-term stability with engaging projects in the pipeline

A central office location with great cafes and amenities nearby

Opportunities to work from various company state office locations

Career development opportunities in technical engineering design, project and people management

Exposure to international projects across the Resources, Minerals Processing, Materials Handling, Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, Decarbonisation sectors

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