Senior Maritime Structural Engineer

Aurecon Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Senior Maritime Structural Engineer based in Brisbane to join our Ports, Marine & Coastal team. You will lead marine structural and port engineering projects across Australia, building bespoke solutions for complex maritime environments and guiding multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with clients on defence shipyards, port infrastructure and green-energy projects, while mentoring developing engineers and shaping design

Qualifications

• Experience in marine, maritime or port infrastructure.
• Ability to lead projects from concept through execution.
• Strong communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver marine structural and port engineering projects across the project lifecycle.
• Develop practical, bespoke structural solutions for complex maritime environments.
• Work on defence shipyards, port infrastructure, container terminals and sustaining-capital programs.
• Contribute to green-energy export, offshore wind and public/m recreational maritime projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers.
• Clearly communicate complex structural concepts to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Marine structural engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Engineering degree

RPEQ (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Maritime Structural Engineer

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Maritime Structural Engineer for our Ports, Marine & Coastal team based in Brisbane, you’ll join Aurecon’s global centre of excellence and help shape, design and deliver major port, maritime and shipyard projects across Australia. You’ll work alongside a highly regarded multidisciplinary team with a proud history of shaping port infrastructure across Queensland and beyond. Your work will span the full project lifecycle, from early studies and concept development through to detailed design, delivery and the transformation of existing assets.

• Lead and deliver marine structural and port engineering projects across different stages of the project lifecycle.
• Develop practical, bespoke structural solutions for complex maritime environments.
• Work on major defence shipyards, port authority infrastructure, container terminals and sustaining-capital programs.
• Contribute to green-energy export, offshore wind and public and recreational maritime projects.
• Build trusted relationships with port, resources, industrial, defence and energy clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated project outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers.
• Clearly communicate complex structural engineering concepts to clients, stakeholders and other disciplines.

You’ll bring

• You’ll bring strong structural engineering fundamentals and substantial experience within marine, maritime or port infrastructure, supported by the ability to lead projects and build confidence with clients.
• Relevant engineering qualifications and RPEQ (or working towards achieving RPEQ).
• Demonstrated structural engineering experience, ideally across ports, marine or maritime infrastructure.
• Experience shaping, leading and delivering projects from concept through to execution.
• Strong technical capability in marine structures and bespoke structural design.
• Client, stakeholder and project management skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to make complex engineering concepts easy to understand.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to support and mentor other team members.
• A commitment to continuous learning and developing your career alongside recognised technical specialists.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

We’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences - so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. We’ve re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again. Find out more here.