Professional Engineer

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

6 weeks extra annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Western Australia is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to contribute to the planning, design and delivery of bridge and civil structures projects. You will apply Australian Standards (AS 5100) and MRWA guidelines, perform structural analysis and prepare technical documentation, drawings and reports in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Working with senior engineers and project managers, you will support project delivery, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 3–7 years’ experience in bridge or heavy civil structural design.
• Experience working within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Familiarity with MRWA standards and approval processes (desirable).
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and design software (e.g. SpaceGass, Strand7, LUSAS, or Midas).
• Progressing toward Chartered (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia.
• Strong communication skills, with attention to detail and commitment to design quality

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of bridge and structural designs in accordance with AS 5100, Austroads, and MRWA standards.
• Prepare engineering deliverables, including: Design calculations and reports; Technical documentation; Construction drawings and specifications.
• Contribute to design development across concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages.
• Support coordination with multidisciplinary teams, including Geotechnical, drainage, road design, and construction disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability discussions, and safety-in-design processes.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers to meet project objectives.
• Assist with client and stakeholder interactions as required.

Skills

Bridge design

MRWA standards

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

Strand7

LUSAS

Midas

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

Responsible for the planning, design, assessment, and delivery of bridge and civil structures projects across Western Australia, applying sound engineering judgement and Australian Standards (including AS 5100) to ensure safe, durable, and constructible outcomes. The role involves structural analysis and design of concrete and steel bridges, foundations, bearings, and associated components; preparation and review of technical documentation; coordination with multidisciplinary teams; and support during construction through design clarifications and site inspections. The engineer liaises with clients and authorities such as Main Roads WA, contributes to project delivery, mentors junior staff, and ensures compliance with quality, safety, and risk management requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of bridge and structural designs in accordance with AS 5100, Austroads, and Main Roads WA (MRWA) standards.
• Prepare engineering deliverables, including:
  • Design calculations and reports
  • Technical documentation
  • Construction drawings and specifications
• Contribute to design development across concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages.
• Support coordination with multidisciplinary teams, including:
  • Geotechnical, drainage, road design, and construction disciplines
• Participate in design reviews, constructability discussions, and safety-in-design processes.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers to meet project objectives.
• Assist with client and stakeholder interactions as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Typically 3–7 years’ experience in bridge or heavy civil structural design.
• Experience working within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Familiarity with MRWA standards and approval processes (desirable).
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and design software (e.g. SpaceGass, Strand7, LUSAS, or Midas).
• Progressing toward Chartered (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia.
• Strong communication skills, with attention to detail and commitment to design quality

Additional Information

• 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
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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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.

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.