Principal Structural Engineer – Mining & Industrial

AECOM; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AE C O M is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Brisbane with 15+ years in civil engineering, specializing in mining and industrial projects. You will provide technical leadership to the structural design team, oversee design development, and liaison with clients throughout design and construction.

You will mentor engineers, ensure quality, and contribute to multidisciplinary reviews, leveraging SpaceGass/Strand7 expertise and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering with 15+ years delivering complex structural projects.
• CPEng accreditation and MIEAust membership; RPEQ registration.
• Proven experience leading mining and industrial projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and project delivery experience.
• Proficient in industry-standard structural software: SpaceGass, Strand7; IDEA StatiCa a plus.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical leadership to the structural design team and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Lead the delivery of structural design solutions from concept through construction.
• Mentor and support engineers and designers through development and reviews.
• Oversee drawings and specifications ensuring compliance with standards and quality processes.
• Collaborate in inter-disciplinary design reviews and resolve interfaces.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

CPEng accreditation

MIEAust membership

RPEQ registration

Tools

SpaceGass

Strand7

IDEA StatiCa

Job description

AE C O M is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Brisbane with 15+ years in civil engineering, specializing in mining and industrial projects. You will provide technical leadership to the structural design team, oversee design development, and liaison with clients throughout design and construction.

You will mentor engineers, ensure quality, and contribute to multidisciplinary reviews, leveraging SpaceGass/Strand7 expertise and strong communication with stakeholders.