Junior Design Engineer

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe successful and well. Were leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society today and in the future. Were proud of brands like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

If youve started your career in structural consulting and want to explore a different side of building design BlueScope Building Components Design Solutions Group (DSG) offers a way to build on that experience. As a Junior Design Engineer based in our Minchinbury office youll prepare concept-level structural designs that show builders engineers and developers how our products can be used in their buildings. Working closely with a dedicated senior engineering mentor youll develop your capability in steel and composite structures through varied project work with guidance as you take on more complex designs.

Youll work with a national team of Business Development Managers (BDMs) who are also practising structural engineers. Theyll identify opportunities and brief you on each projects building and design requirements staying involved as you work through the structural solution.

Youll join a team whose structural design work has contributed to projects such as Western Sydney International Airport where DSG worked with Multiplex to develop an efficient structural solution using Fielders composite decking. Your own work could span data centres hospitals and other major buildings with different structural requirements to work through on each project.

What Will You Do

Working with your senior mentor and the state-based engineering team youll:

• prepare concept-level structural schemes from project briefs showing how our building products can work within a proposed structure
• develop structural calculations drawings and technical documentation
• investigate structural design problems and explore practical alternatives with the team
• use design and review tools including RAPT Strand7 Space Gass and Bluebeam as part of your project work
• work with the state-based engineering BDMs to clarify requirements respond to questions and deliver designs within agreed timeframes
• manage several design tasks at different stages communicating priorities and seeking support when requirements or deadlines change

More About You

Youll have a degree in civil or structural engineering and practical experience designing building structures ideally within structural consulting. Youll bring:

• an understanding of structural behaviour and the engineering principles behind your design decisions
• practical experience preparing structural calculations and technical documentation
• a practical approach to problem solving and a willingness to explore different design options
• attention to detail and the ability to organise your work as priorities move between projects
• initiative in asking questions following through on design tasks and developing your technical knowledge
• a collaborative approach and clear communication with the engineers you support

Why BlueScope

As were creating strength for the future through our people products and solutions BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate learn and grow with the business supported by inclusive leadership and a positive passionate team. At BlueScope youll:

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities tobuild skills specificto your role andaspirationsour lifelong learningculturewill support your future career pathways.
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better smarter ways to solve problems create sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive inclusive work environment where we look out for each others safety and wellbeing.
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. 

At BlueScope we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. Were committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves and welcome people of all backgrounds skills experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. Were passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.

Its an exciting time in our history as together we work towards Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel to strengthen communities for the future. 

Come and discover us at us creating strength for the future.

Applications close Thursday 5 November 2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time