Senior Structural Engineer

Aurecon Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Senior Engineer for Industrial Structures to lead structural analysis and design across steel and concrete facilities in mining and resources sectors. You will work with SpaceGass and Strand7, coordinate interfaces with civil, mechanical, piping and electrical teams, and contribute to buildable project outcomes.

The role emphasizes design accuracy, deliverables such as calculations and reports, and collaboration with drafting teams, ensuring safety and constructability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with progress toward Chartership highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience designing industrial facilities (mining/resources) including conveyors, pipe racks, platforms, tanks and brownfield upgrades.
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards AS/NZS 1170, AS 4100, AS 3600 and related guidelines.
• Proficiency with structural analysis/design tools SpaceGass and Strand7; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural analysis and design for industrial steel and concrete structures.
• Coordinate interfaces with multidisciplinary teams to ensure buildable outcomes.
• Produce high-quality calculations, design reports, specs and sketches; support drafting teams.
• Provide constructability input and participate in reviews and risk workshops.
• Support construction with RFIs, clarifications and site input as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive problem solving

Delivery focus

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree

Tools

SpaceGass

Strand7

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

Job description

Senior Engineer, Industrial Structures

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

• Deliver structural analysis and design for industrial steel and concrete structures, including platforms, pipe racks, equipment support frames, transfer stations, gantries, buildings and ancillary structures.
• Design foundations and support arrangements, coordinating with geotechnical inputs and construction constraints.
• Produce high-quality engineering deliverables, including calculations, design reports, specifications and design sketches, while supporting drafting and modelling teams.
• Use structural software such as SpaceGass and Strand7, or equivalent, to develop and check models and outputs.
• Coordinate interfaces with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, mechanical, piping and electrical, to ensure coordinated and buildable outcomes.
• Support constructability and Safety in Design by participating in reviews, risk workshops and value engineering where required.
• Provide construction support, including RFIs, technical clarifications, site input and as‑built or close‑out requirements as needed.

What you’ll bring

• A degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering, with progress toward Chartership highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in structural design for industrial facilities, ideally within mining and resources, including materials handling, process plants, conveyors and transfer stations, pipe racks, platforms, tanks, equipment support structures, foundations and brownfield upgrades.
• Working knowledge and application of relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 1170, AS 4100, AS 3600 and related industry guidelines.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design tools such as SpaceGass and Strand7, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit and/or Tekla is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving and delivery.

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.

We’ve re‑imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again.

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.