Associate Director – Structural & Seismic (NSQEP)

AECOM; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave

Flexible public holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineer (NSQEP) to provide technical leadership on complex structural projects across defence, research and nuclear sectors. Based in Adelaide, relocation is possible for suitable candidates.

You will lead seismic design, deliver advanced analyses, mentor engineers and ensure regulatory compliance with high standards of excellence within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; postgraduate qualifications in seismic or nuclear engineering are advantageous.
• 15+ years' experience in structural engineering, including significant experience on complex seismic structures and safety-critical projects.
• Demonstrated experience as a Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (NSQEP) or within highly regulated nuclear environments.
• Chartered Engineer and Registered Professional Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation).
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international seismic, nuclear and structural design standards.
• Proficiency in advanced structural analysis and engineering software, including FEA packages, ETABS, SpaceGass and RAPT.
• Proven leadership, communication and project delivery skills within multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural and seismic design of complex buildings and safety-critical facilities within the defence, research and nuclear sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight as an NSQEP, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards and safety requirements.
• Deliver advanced structural and seismic analysis, including dynamic assessment, seismic qualification and resilience studies.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with clients, stakeholders and technical specialists.
• Review and assure the quality of structural engineering deliverables across all project phases.
• Support nuclear safety cases, regulatory submissions and technical justifications for complex projects.
• Mentor and develop engineers while contributing to the growth of AECOM's technical capability and client relationships.

Skills

Seismic design

Leadership

NSQEP experience

Nuclear safety

Project delivery

Communication

Regulatory compliance

FEA software

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Postgraduate seismic or nuclear engineering qualifications

Tools

ETABS

SpaceGass

RAPT

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineer (NSQEP) to provide technical leadership on complex structural projects across defence, research and nuclear sectors. Based in Adelaide, relocation is possible for suitable candidates.

You will lead seismic design, deliver advanced analyses, mentor engineers and ensure regulatory compliance with high standards of excellence within multidisciplinary teams.