Assistant Facade Engineer

Inhabit is a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive contribution to our built environment. We are a collective of experienced architects, designers, engineers amongst other professions who work both independently and in partnership to form a holistic approach to the services that we offer. We believe that our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy to create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society.

Designing a sustainable future starts with diversity. At Inhabit, we’re committed to building that future, wherever in the world that may be. We recognise that it is only through diversity that we can create the best built environment possible, which is only accomplished in a climate of inclusion. If you share in this belief, we invite and encourage you to join us in constructing that future with Inhabit.

An exciting opportunity in our Sydney office is available for a creative and motivated Assistant Façade Engineer to become part of the team. You will be collaborating with the best in the business, building on your specialised technical knowledge whilst working on the design of some of the most exciting projects in Australia and internationally.

The Inhabit Façade Engineering team is internationally distributed, and the team is location independent, enabling access to projects across Australia, Asia, US and Europe from any location. We uniquely work across all stages of the project lifecycle, from business case and advisory to sustainability and carbon strategy to detailed modelling, construction, and post-occupancy. This means that we have a focus on real-world results rather than the hypothetical targets seen in other parts of the sustainability industry.

All our team members are encouraged to develop into engineers with capabilities across our entire skillset. This is achieved through a spirit of support and growth - we challenge ourselves to grow our technical excellence and consulting skills and closely support each other to do so.

Some of our recent Australian projects include:

• Monash University Woodside Building for Technology and Design, Melbourne
• New Performing Art Venue (NPAV) at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane
• Rhodes Central, Sydney
• Chadstone Hotel, Melbourne

If this interests you, we are seeking someone who:

• Has an appetite for learning new skills and a proven ability to manage delivery of multiple projects
• Is motivated by progressive thinking to find creative solutions
• Has the growth mindset to grow andassist toscale the business to the next level
• Is curious and wants to apply problem-solving to real-world applications
• Doesn’t mind being out of their comfort zone and challenging themselves
• Is interested in continually refining their oral and written communication skills
• Understands the relationship between detail and the ‘bigger picture’, and has an appreciation for both

Your typical day at Inhabit could involve :

• Liaising extensively with our façade engineering team to learn the nuances of the role to supplement your existing structural or architectural engineering design knowledge
• Developing knowledge and becoming proficient in Finite Element Analysis Software (i.e Strand7) to perform glass checks, referring to glass code and perform bean analysis and other software programs as required
• Becoming thoroughly familiar with relevant building codes, standards and legislative requirements
• Carrying out design engineering for façade, steel and RC structures and build-ability consultancy, including material knowledge and installation techniques
• Accompanying senior team members to meetings with Clients and Architects to discuss project details and relieving supervising engineer of minor details as required
• Undertaking materials and products research, liaising with suppliers and contractors
• Providing assistance to engineers and design team in regard to cad and/or hand sketches for presentation and report purposes

Qualifications

• A strong and committed interest in structural or architectural engineering design and façade design
• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a minimum average GPA of 65 (credit average or higher)
• Architectural skills in Rhino / InDesign or similar software
• A positive "can do" approach and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others
• Ability to hand sketch an advantage
• Advanced computer literacy skills
• Excellent initiative, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the construction industry and strong 3D capability is an advantage

What We Offer

• A wide variety of technically interesting projects
• A chance to be a part of a team that has a broad influence on a progressive business
• Excellent mentorship and career progression opportunities with future global career prospects
• Connect, learn and collaborate with our global network of experts
• Access to training and development to grow your career and maximise your potential
• Be rewarded for your enthusiasm, commitment, dedication, and loyalty
• An Employee Assistance Program to support you and your close one
• Centrally located offices to connect with colleagues including team workshops and social events

We will be excited to meet with you if your skills and experienceare aligned with ours.

Please upload your cover letter and CV and any other documents that you think will set you apart to our career’s portal.