Residential Engineer

Residential Engineer - Intrax Consulting Group

Brisbane QLD | Full-time | Hybrid

This role is integral to strengthening Intrax's capabilities in the key growth area of medium-density housing. You will contribute to elevating technical standards and shaping the delivery of high-quality residential and low-rise building projects, directly impacting client outcomes, team development, and the ongoing evolution of our building engineering practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, innovative structural designs and documentation for medium to large complexity projects, including architecturally designed homes, townhouse and unit developments, community centres, and gymnasiums.
• Assist with client and stakeholder management across multiple disciplines, fostering strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support account management activities, contributing to client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Assist in mentoring and developing graduate and junior engineers, adhering to Intrax practices and standards.
• Promote a strong client-focused culture within the team, emphasising responsiveness, professionalism, and on-time delivery.
• Gain exposure to more complex work, such as multi-level buildings and light commercial projects, as your capability develops.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.
• 1–3 years of post-graduate structural design experience within the residential or building sector.
• Experience designing residential and low-rise building structures.
• Working knowledge of timber, reinforced concrete, and steel structures, including waffle, raft, and suspended slabs, retaining walls, and associated systems.
• Proficiency with tools such as ClearCalcs, Space Gass, and Toolkit. Inducta and RAPT are desirable.
• A strong understanding of Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC), including AS2870, AS1684, AS1170, AS3600, and AS4100.
• The ability to build rapport with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.

What Sets You Apart:

• A genuine interest in medium-density and residential building design.
• A proactive approach to learning, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging with clients and internal teams.
• A desire to step up, take ownership of your work, and contribute to the development of others as you progress.

What You Will Get:

• The opportunity to contribute to the creation of a nationally recognised medium-density engineering team.
• Real opportunities to influence change, shape delivery approaches, and broaden your technical exposure.
• Clear pathways for career growth, supported by experienced leaders and structured development.

Additional Benefits:

• Professional development support, including further study, leadership development, and online learning.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Up to four weeks of purchased annual leave.
• Generous parental leave (12 weeks for primary carers, four weeks for secondary carers).
• Volunteer leave.
• Health and wellbeing programs.

About Intrax:

Intrax Consulting Engineers is an Australian-owned, mid-sized engineering consultancy offering end-to-end services across Structural, Civil, Residential, Building Services, Forensic, Surveying, and Geotechnical engineering. Our team embodies our values of Respect, Understanding, Leadership, Innovation, and Performance, and we are proud of the engineering excellence delivered daily. Intrax is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please inform us if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.