CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Job Description

ArkNova Structures designs residential and commercial projects for clients in Australia. Our engineers work on real Australian jobs from our office in Kathmandu, to Australian Standards, with review and mentoring from senior engineers in Australia.

We are hiring 4 engineers at experienced and graduate level. We are looking for people who want to build a long-term design career with us, not a short stop before the next job.

Key Responsibilities:

Civil Engineer

• Perform civil engineering design, assessments, and technical analysis for residential and commercial projects.
• Assist in flood design, flood assessments, and flood mitigation solutions.
• Work on hydrological and hydraulic assessments related to civil engineering projects.
• Support drainage design and stormwater management activities.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Assist in civil design activities in accordance with relevant Australian engineering standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with senior engineers and other project team members to ensure effective project delivery.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge and skills in civil engineering design and related software.

Structural Engineer

• Prepare and develop structural designs for residential and commercial building projects in accordance with Australian Standards and relevant building codes.
• Perform structural analysis and design for steel, timber, and other structural elements.
• Prepare structural drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Develop accurate structural drawings using AutoCAD and relevant engineering software.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure structural accuracy and design compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, draftspeople, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure all structural designs meet required safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and resolve structural design challenges through effective technical analysis.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and ensure timely completion of assigned projects.

Job Specification

WHO SHOULD APPLY

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Either 2 to 3 years of design office experience, or a recent graduate with good academic results
• Background or strong interest in structural design (steel, timber, concrete) or civil design (flood assessment, drainage, stormwater)
• AutoCAD skills (proficient for experienced applicants, basic for graduates)
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, or a genuine willingness to learn them
• Microstran, Structural Toolkit or civil design software experience is an advantage
• Willingness to commit to the company long term

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and design experience
• Direct exposure to Australian projects and standards
• Structured training and mentoring
• A small, focused team where your work is seen and valued
• Clear long-term career growth

Important Notice

Candidates who do not meet the required educational qualifications and experience criteria for their chosen position are strictly requested not to apply.

Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection processes.

Required Skills

• Problem Solving
• Civil Engineering
• AutoCAD
• Structural Designing

About the Company

ArkNova Structures is an engineering design company based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We specialise in civil and structural design of residential/commercial properties in Australia. We provide an all in one package which help gain the required approvals for construction.