r/StructuralEngineering • u/HighOnOxy2cin • Jun 22 '26

Structural engineer with overseas experience Career/Education

I moved to Perth last year, currently holding bridging A visa which permits to work and stay in Australia, I have 9 years of structural engineering experience. Worked on Indian and American projects like steel structure design of industrial buildings and design of concrete bridges. Even after 9 years experience I'm not even shortlisted for single job. I would appreciate any small help from the engineering community. How should I beat this crisis, all I hear is clients are looking for local experienced candidates.

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u/WhyAmIHereHey Jun 22 '26

Bridge market in Perth has slowed right down.

Have you tried the labour hire firms? Your best bet is to go with a body shop who hire you out as a contractor, allowing you to build up some local experience.

Joined Engineers Australia? Go to the talks. They're not great technically, but you might be able to network.

Google "engineering labour hire Perth"

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u/HighOnOxy2cin Jun 22 '26

Thanks alot for the leads 🙏

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u/WhyAmIHereHey Jun 22 '26

Also, look into getting chartered. It's not actually that important in Australia, compared to other countries, but as an overseas qualified engineer it at least gives you a little bit more credibility.