Principal Maritime Structural Engineer

AECOM; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Additional annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Marine Structural Engineer to support planning, analysis, design and delivery of marine and port infrastructure in Western Australia. You will work with coastal, geotechnical, civil and environmental specialists across feasibility, concept, detailed design and asset management.

Responsibilities include designing wharves, berths and mooring systems, assessing loads, developing designs, inspections and lifecycle planning, while collaborating to meet safety, budget and schedule

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in structural analysis and design of marine, port or waterfront infra.
• Understanding marine loading, durability and structural behavior in marine envs.
• Experience preparing calculations, reports and design docs.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and software.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural analysis and design for wharves, jetties, berthing and mooring structures.
• Assess vessel berthing/mooring loads, waves, seismic effects and durability.
• Develop concept through detailed designs with calculations and specs.
• Conduct marine asset inspections and plan rehabilitation/ lifecycle actions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet quality, safety, budget, schedule.
• Provide construction support including reviewing submissions and temporary works.

Skills

Marine structural analysis

Coastal engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Engineering standards knowledge

Structural analysis software

Job description

• Primary Location: AU - Perth, WA - 58 Mounts Bay Road

Company Description

Come grow with us.

AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.

Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

Help shape the infrastructure that connects land and sea.

We are seeking a Marine Structural Engineer to support the planning, analysis, design and delivery of marine and port infrastructure.

Working alongside coastal, geotechnical, civil and environmental specialists, you will contribute across feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design, construction support and asset management.

This role offers a varied mix of new infrastructure design and assessment of existing assets, including ports, wharves, jetties, berthing facilities, offshore structures and coastal assets.

How you’ll make a difference

Undertake structural analysis and design for wharves, jetties, berthing and mooring structures, dolphins, fender systems, marine retaining walls and offshore infrastructure.

Assess vessel berthing and mooring loads, wave and environmental loading, seismic effects, fatigue and durability.

Develop concept, preliminary and detailed designs, preparing engineering calculations, reports, specifications and construction documentation.

Conduct marine asset inspections and structural condition assessments, recommending rehabilitation works and supporting asset life extension and lifecycle planning.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet quality, safety, budget and programme requirements.

Provide construction and commissioning support, including reviewing contractor submissions, shop drawings and temporary works designs.

Build client relationships and contribute to proposals, tenders and the growth of our marine infrastructure portfolio in Western Australia.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

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.

What are we looking for from you?

A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.

Relevant experience in structural analysis and design of marine, port or waterfront infrastructure.

An understanding of marine loading conditions, structural behaviour and the durability requirements of structures in marine environments.

Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.

Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and structural analysis software.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

A practical approach to problem solving and a commitment to safe, high quality engineering outcomes.

Experience in marine asset inspections, condition assessments, rehabilitation design or construction support will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the landson which we, our clients and our communities live and workaround Australia.We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.