Structural Design Engineer jobs in Canterbury

About Inition

Inition is an innovation engineering company. For 25 years, as Holmes Solutions, we helped clients solve complex challenges, with strategy, engineering and testing under one roof. This year we became Inition: independent, 100% employee owned, and we’re growing!

At Inition, we are innovation engineers, which means we have developed some amazing products that have brands of their own: Whoosh transport is changing the way people move through cities, and Switchback is creating unique ride experiences around the world.

Join us
We’re always on the lookout for epic talent. This ad is open all year, and we review applications every month. We’ll work out together where you fit best in our team. If the timing isn’t right yet, we’ll keep in touch.

We have full-time opportunities based in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, on either a permanent or fixed-term basis.

What you'll do:

• Own structural analysis and design for a work area, largely on your own, to a high standard.

• Work on structures you won’t find in a typical consultancy: rides and attractions, construction products, and the rigs that test them.

• Choose the right approach for problems that aren’t fully defined, and change course when something isn’t working.

• Check your own calculations before anyone else sees them.

• Work alongside mechanical engineers, designers, technicians and clients, and explain the load path plainly.

What you'll bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Structural).

• A few years’ experience past graduate level, owning structural design work on real projects.

• Analysis and design to NZ standards, such as AS/NZS 1170, NZS 3404 and NZS 3101.

• Clear and well organised calculation records.

• Curiosity and comfort working through problems with no clear precedent.

• CPEng is beneficial, but not essential.

• Experience leading or mentoring others is nice to have but not required.

Why Inition

You'll be joining a supportive, innovative, and down-to-earth team where no two days look the same. You'll work across a diverse and exciting range of work, surrounded by people who genuinely care about what they do and how they do it. For a sneak peak, see our brand video here.

We're a close-knit team that champions innovation, knowledge-sharing, and work-life balance. We celebrate diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds because we believe in the power of varied perspectives to drive innovation.

Some of the great perks we offer:

• Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• KiwiSaver and an annual wellness allowance
• Flexible hours, and working remotely at times
• Up to four hours a week for approved study, plus conferences and courses
• A growth path on our Engineering Ladder, and many opportunities for enhancing your capabilities.

Where you'll work:
You can be based in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland. Our lab and test facilities are in Christchurch, so if you’re based elsewhere, you can expect some travel. Don’t worry, we’ll take care of it.

Take Your Next Step With Us:
If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and want your work to matter, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV, a Cover Letter and answer a few short questions, so we can get to know you better. You’re also welcome to include a portfolio or project examples to support your application.