We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Senior Structural Engineer to join our Buildings + Places Structures team in Adelaide. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of structural engineering projects across sectors including aviation, sport, culture and entertainment, education, healthcare, and transport infrastructure.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable structural solutions, mentoring junior team members, and helping maintain AECOM’s reputation for technical excellence.

How you'll make a difference:

• Lead and coordinate the structural design and delivery of projects across a range of market sectors.
• Prepare and review structural analysis, calculations, design reports, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA), and client requirements.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, efficient, and sustainable design outcomes.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to support successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to a strong culture of learning and innovation.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that will help you thrive:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally, 5+ years’ experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on complex building structures.
• Demonstrated experience delivering structural design projects within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software including SpaceGass, ETABS, RAPT, and Structural Toolkit.
• Seismic Structures experience
• Experience with SAP2000, RAM, IdeaStatiCa, and Grasshopper will be viewed favourably.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• NSQEP highly preferred, but not essential.

Given the nature of our projects, Australian Citizenship with current (or previous) defence clearance necessary.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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