Structural engineering
Design, computations and certification for footings, slabs, framing, beams and retaining — the structural documentation your build and certifier require.
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Australia-wide · Chartered, registered, PI-insured engineers
Find your engineer, free.
Describe your project once and get matched with chartered and registered engineers near you. Compare up to three fee proposals side by side, then engage the right one with a small deposit — no cost to start.
Free to start
Up to 3 proposals
Chartered & insured
Matched in
a day or two
What we cover
An engineer for every discipline.
From structural certification to a geotechnical report — post your brief once and we'll match you with chartered and registered engineers who specialise in exactly what your project needs.
Civil engineering
Site civil works, earthworks, driveways, sediment control and subdivision design — engineering documentation councils and developers can approve and build from.
Find an engineer →Geotechnical & soil
Soil classification, borehole investigation and geotechnical reports — foundation recommendations grounded in what's actually under your site.
Find an engineer →Hydraulic & stormwater
Stormwater, drainage, detention and on-site disposal design — hydraulic engineering that resolves water on your site and satisfies council.
Find an engineer →Mechanical & HVAC
Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and building services — mechanical engineering sized for comfort, compliance and running cost.
Find an engineer →Electrical engineering
Electrical services, distribution, lighting and power design — documented and coordinated for safe, code-compliant installation.
Find an engineer →Fire engineering
Performance-based fire engineering and alternative solutions — fire safety strategies and reports to support a compliant, approvable building.
Find an engineer →Environmental & sustainability
Section J / energy assessments, ESD and environmental engineering — performance modelling and advice for efficient, sustainable buildings.
Find an engineer →Inspections & reports
Dilapidation, structural and forensic inspections — independent engineering reports on existing buildings, defects, cracking and condition.
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Why clients choose Engineer Select
Engage an engineer with confidence.
No cold-calling firms, no guesswork on fees, no wondering whether they're qualified. Just the right chartered and registered engineers, matched to your project.
Compare fee proposals
Receive up to three written fee proposals and compare scope, stages and price side by side before you commit to anyone.
Chartered & PI-insured
Engineers are chartered or registered — CPEng, on the NER, or RPEQ in Queensland — and carry professional indemnity insurance.
Matched to your project
We match by location, discipline and scale — so you hear from engineers who genuinely do work like yours.
EA members
Many of our engineers are members of Engineers Australia, working to its code of ethics and professional standards.
Fast, no-pressure matching
Most briefs are matched within a day or two. Review proposals in your own time — there's no obligation to proceed.
Free for clients
Posting a project and comparing proposals is completely free. You only pay a small deposit when you choose to engage.
How it works
From brief to engineer in 4 steps.
1
Describe your project
Tell us what you're building, where, and the discipline and scope you need. It takes a few minutes — the more detail, the better the match.
2
Get matched
We connect you with up to three chartered and registered engineers who specialise in your discipline and work in your area.
3
Compare proposals
Review each engineer's approach, stages and fee proposal side by side, with no obligation to proceed.
4
Engage your engineer
Choose your engineer and engage them with a small deposit. From there you work with them directly, from design to certification.
Project types
Engineering you can build on.
A glimpse of the calibre of work our engineers deliver. Browse the projects showcase for more.
Structural
Civil
Inspections
Multi-residential
Building services
Hydraulic
Client reviews
Trusted by homeowners, builders & developers.
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"Three considered fee proposals within a couple of days, all from chartered engineers. Comparing them side by side made choosing genuinely easy, and our structural engineer has been excellent."
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"We needed structural and civil engineering for our first development. Engineer Select matched us with people who actually do multi-residential, and the proposals were clear and professional."
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"Free to post, no pressure, and the engineer we chose understood our cracking and footing issues from the first call. The whole matching process was refreshingly transparent."
Good to know
Finding an engineer, answered.
How much does it cost to use Engineer Select?
It's free for clients. Describe your project, get matched with chartered and registered engineers and compare fee proposals at no cost. You only pay when you choose to engage an engineer — a small deposit that goes towards their fee. Post your project to start.
Are the engineers chartered or registered?
Yes — engineers are chartered or registered professionals. Many hold CPEng (Chartered Professional Engineer) status with Engineers Australia, appear on the National Engineering Register (NER), or are registered as RPEQ in Queensland, and all carry professional indemnity (PI) insurance. Many are members of Engineers Australia (EA).
How quickly will I hear back?
Most clients are matched within a day or two and receive up to three fee proposals to compare. There's no obligation, so you can take your time choosing the right fit.
What kinds of projects can I post?
Anything from structural certification, engineering design and computations or a soil and geotechnical report to stormwater and drainage, building services, Section J energy assessments, fire engineering, dilapidation inspections or DA and CC engineering documentation. If it needs an engineer, you can post it.
How does engaging an engineer work?
Once you've compared proposals and chosen an engineer, you engage them with a small deposit. From there you work directly with your engineer under their own client agreement — through design, computations, certification and documentation.
Which areas do you cover?
Engineer Select operates Australia-wide, with strong coverage across Sydney & NSW, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional centres. Engineers are matched to you by location and discipline. Not sure if you're covered?
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