Job Description

Lead, Innovate & Grow with STP Consultants

Full-time | Diverse Projects | Respected QLD Consultancy

Quick highlights: Generous salary package $90k - 110k + Superannuation | 9-day fortnight | flexible hours | varied QLD work | mentoring toward RPEQ | a team that’s serious about quality (and not too serious about itself)

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.

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.

The good stuff (benefits)

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a generous salary package of $90,000–$110,000 + super, thoughtfully aligned with your experience, expertise, and the value you bring.
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities to expand your role, lead exciting projects, and make a lasting impact.
• Professional Development: Ongoing CPD support to keep your skills sharp and your ambitions on track.
• Work-Life Balance: Short commutes - more time for life outside work.
• Flexibility That Works for You: 9-day fortnight and flexible working hours to support your work-life Balanceincluding the option to purchase additional leave.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) whenever you need it.
• Recognition (the genuine kind): employee referral rewards and recognition programs that don’t feel like an afterthought.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a vibrant, supportive team that values diversity, collaboration, and regular social events.
• 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:

• Design & Documentation: Deliver structural designs and documentation across concrete, steel, timber, and masonry—aligned with NCC and Australian Standards.
• Wind Loading Expertise: Apply your knowledge of wind codes—experience here is a strong advantage.
• Technical Reporting: Produce clear, professional reports and specifications to support project delivery.
• Coordination & Review: Review drawings and documents, providing markups that enhance team collaboration.
• Site Engagement: Attend site inspections, respond to RFIs, and support construction-phase queries.
• 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.

STP Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.