Senior Structural Engineer

Powerstaff Consulting - Specialist Recruitment & Executive ...; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Public holiday flexibility

Job summary

Senior Structural Engineer in Sydney, joining AECOM's Buildings + Places Structures team. You will lead design and delivery across aviation, sport, culture, education, healthcare, and transport sectors, mentoring juniors and upholding technical excellence.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, sustainable design outcomes while managing deliverables, timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally, 5+ years’ experience in structural engineering, with a focus on building structures.
• Experience delivering structural design projects within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software including SpaceGass, ETABS, RAPT, and Structural Toolkit.
• Experience with SAP2000, RAM, IdeaStatiCa, and Grasshopper will be viewed favourably.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Australian Citizenship is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structural design and delivery of projects across market sectors.
• Prepare and review structural analysis, calculations, design reports, specifications and docs.
• Ensure designs comply with Australian Standards, NCC/BCA, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, efficient, sustainable outcomes.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support learning and innovation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

ETABS

RAPT

Structural Toolkit

SAP2000

RAM

IdeaStatiCa

Grasshopper

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Senior Structural Engineer to join our Buildings + Places Structures team in Sydney. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of structural engineering projects across sectors including aviation, sport, culture and entertainment, education, healthcare, and transport infrastructure.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable structural solutions, mentoring junior team members, and helping maintain AECOM’s reputation for technical excellence.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead and coordinate the structural design and delivery of projects across a range of market sectors.
• Prepare and review structural analysis, calculations, design reports, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA), and client requirements.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, efficient, and sustainable design outcomes.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to support successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to a strong culture of learning and innovation.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally, 5+ years’ experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on building structures.
• Demonstrated experience delivering structural design projects within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software including SpaceGass, ETABS, RAPT, and Structural Toolkit.
• Experience with SAP2000, RAM, IdeaStatiCa, and Grasshopper will be viewed favourably.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Given the nature of our projects, Australian Citizenship is highly preferred.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• 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
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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.