Senior Maritime Structural Engineer

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd - Philippines Branch Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Maritime Structural Engineer to join our Ports, Marine & Coastal team based in Brisbane. You will lead marine structural and port projects across Australia, delivering concept through to detailed design and execution, mentoring engineers along the way.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team, building strong client relationships and applying bespoke design for complex maritime environments, including defence shipyards and coastal infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with relevant credentials; RPEQ or working towards it.
• Experience in ports, marine or maritime infrastructure.
• Experience leading projects from concept to execution.
• Strong technical capability in marine structures and bespoke design.
• Client, stakeholder and project management skills.
• Clear communication and ability to explain complex concepts.
• A collaborative approach with mentoring mindset.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver marine structural and port engineering projects.
• Develop practical structural solutions for complex maritime environments.
• Contribute to green-energy export, offshore wind and port projects.
• Provide technical guidance to developing engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to clients and other disciplines.

Skills

Marine structures

Port infrastructure

Project leadership

Client management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Continuous learning

Education

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. You will:

• 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.

What 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?

If this sounds like your next step, 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.