Senior Structural Engineer - Building Engineering

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid)

up to 6 weeks annual leave

Flex public holidays

5 days paid study leave + professional

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a motivated Senior Structural Engineer to join the Buildings + Places Structures team in Perth. You will contribute to designing a diverse portfolio across aviation, sport, culture, education and transport sectors.

In a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will deliver innovative structural solutions, mentor junior engineers, and uphold our reputation for technical excellence while working in a hybrid setup that supports flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in structural engineering.
• Experience delivering structural design projects within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software including listed tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Client liaison

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

ETABS

RAPT

Grasshopper

SAP2000

RAM

IdeaStatiCa

Structural Toolkit

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Senior Structural Engineer to join our Buildings + Places Structures team in Perth. 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.

The qualities that will help you thrive:

• 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 required.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, 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.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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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.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.