SOTO Consulting Engineers are 100% Australian-owned and DISP members with defence-cleared personnel who are experts in digital design engineering focusing on Naval/Maritime sustainment and sovereign capability.
SOTO are leaders in Advanced Analysis and discrete element modelling (DEM). Computational fluid dynamics (CFD); Fracture mechanics; Finite element analysis (FEA); Dynamic Analysis; Vibration and Thermal analysis.
SOTO also services Steel, Alumina and Cement heavy industries with specialisation in refractories. and bulk materials handling solutions, conveyors, and surface steel structures.
Products and Services
chevron_right SOTO Consulting Engineers is a leading design engineering consultancy with extensive experience in heavy industry, calcination, refractories, mining and Defence naval/maritime support.
chevron_right Our highly skilled team of 55 permanent professionals holds qualifications in Mechanical, Structural, Piping Engineering, and Computational Analysis.
chevron_right Certifications and Quality Standards
chevron_right ISO 9001: Quality Management
chevron_right ISO 14001: Environmental Management
chevron_right ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety
chevron_right We are dedicated to providing responsive, high-value services from a single, comprehensive location.
chevron_right Industry Experience
chevron_right We have a proven track record with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), steel mills, and major mining companies, particularly in bulk materials handling and conveyor engineering. Our services include:
chevron_right Design reviews
chevron_right Risk assessments
chevron_right Design verification to Australian standards for imported equipment
chevron_right 3D design and detailing of plant and equipment
chevron_right Advanced Computational Analysis: FEA (Finite Element Analysis), DEM (Discrete Element Method), and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
chevron_right Compliance & Verification Engineering: Ensuring regulatory and compliance standards are met for large-scale projects
chevron_right Compliance and Verification Engineering
chevron_right SOTO excels in providing compliance and regulatory reviews for both local and overseas-based clients. Our verification and compliance services encompass all areas of the plant and associated machinery. We ensure design certification complies with government statutory agency requirements, facilitating smooth transitions to the construction and commissioning phases.
chevron_right Case Study: Cement Australia (Holcim)
chevron_right SOTO provided verification and compliance services for the Cement Grinding Plant at Port Kembla, NSW, designed and manufactured by Cemengal of Madrid, Spain. This project highlights our capability in managing complex international engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
chevron_right Tailored Quality Assurance
chevron_right Our processes are tailored to meet specific client requirements, ensuring efficiency and collaboration. When preferred, client project team members can be based at SOTO's head office to enhance collaboration and streamline processes.
