Principal Structural Engineer - Advanced Analysis Leader

AECOM; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Global opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

AECOM’s National Buildings & Places team is seeking a Principal (or Associate Director) level Structural Engineer to join our Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane offices. You will act as a senior technical specialist in advanced structural analysis, supporting delivery of complex, high‑risk projects across multiple sectors including defence and energy.

Lead the application of advanced analytical techniques, provide independent technical assurance, translate outputs into practical design

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) required; postgraduate in structural dynamics/earthquake engineering desirable.
• 10+ years’ experience in structural engineering focusing on advanced analysis and complex behaviour.
• Experience in non-linear analysis, performance-based seismic design and/or soil–structure interaction.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards; ability to apply international design codes.
• Proficiency with ETABS, SAP2000, Perform-3D, STAAD.Pro, PLAXIS, SpaceGASS; MathCAD for calculations.
• Experience or interest in scripting and computational design, ETABS/SAP2000 Python API is desirable.
• Strong communication skills; collaborative and mentoring mindset.
• Australian Citizenship essential with current/prior defence clearance (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical specialist in advanced structural analysis for high-risk projects.
• Lead the application of linear/non-linear analysis and performance-based seismic design.
• Provide independent technical assurance and review for complex design approaches.
• Interpret and apply Australian Standards and international codes; develop compliance strategies.
• Translate analytical outputs into practical design recommendations for multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to development of best practice in advanced analysis and mentor engineers.

Skills

Non-linear analysis

Seismic design

Soil-structure interaction

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural)

Postgraduate qualifications in structural dynamics or earthquake engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

Perform-3D

STAAD.Pro

PLAXIS

SpaceGASS

MathCAD

ETABS Python API

Job description

AECOM’s National Buildings & Places team is seeking a Principal (or Associate Director) level Structural Engineer to join our Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane offices. You will act as a senior technical specialist in advanced structural analysis, supporting delivery of complex, high‑risk projects across multiple sectors including defence and energy.

Lead the application of advanced analytical techniques, provide independent technical assurance, translate outputs into practical design