Senior Bridge Structural Lead — Flexible Hybrid Engineer

Aecom; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge/Heavy Civil Structural Engineer in Western Australia to deliver and review complex bridge designs and associated technical documents. You will lead design tasks across all project stages and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 8–12 years in bridge design, proficiency with major structural software, and strong communication skills to liaise with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• Typically 8–12 years’ experience in bridge/heavy civil structural design.
• Sound knowledge of MRWA standards and submission processes.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (SpaceGass, Strand7, LUSAS, MIDAS).
• CPEng or near-chartered with Engineers Australia.
• Strong communication skills and attention to design quality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and check bridge and structural designs in accordance with MRWA standards.
• Prepare and review design reports, calculations, and technical documentation; construction drawings and specifications.
• Lead design elements across concept, preliminary, detailed and IFC stages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, drainage, road design, construction).
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and safety-in-design workshops.
• Mentor and support graduate and mid-level engineers; liaise with clients and approval authorities.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project coordination

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

CPEng or near-chartered with Engineers Australia

Tools

SpaceGass

Strand7

LUSAS

MIDAS

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge/Heavy Civil Structural Engineer in Western Australia to deliver and review complex bridge designs and associated technical documents. You will lead design tasks across all project stages and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 8–12 years in bridge design, proficiency with major structural software, and strong communication skills to liaise with clients and authorities.