Senior Structural Engineer , Buildings Structures

Aurecon Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Building Structures team in Sydney or Newcastle. You will lead design and analysis of concrete and steel building structures, deliver documentation, and provide construction-phase support.

This role emphasizes collaboration, coaching of junior engineers, and contributing to sustainable, carbon-neutral infrastructure. Your experience with large-scale projects and multi-disciplinary teams will help shape the Aurecon way.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a Structural Engineer role with Building Structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Experience on large multi-disciplinary projects and coaching talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of concrete/steel building structures.
• Deliver design documentation including drawings, specifications and reports.
• Provide construction-phase support on projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee calculations and details.

Skills

Concrete/steel design

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Construction documentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Buildings 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’s the job?

We are looking for a new Senior Structural Engineer to join our Building Structures practice in either our Sydney or Newcastle offices. You will be a vital part of the team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable.

Your role will include:

• Being the face of Aurecon to our chosen clients.


• Leading and being a part of teams that undertake and perform design and analysis of concrete/steel building structures of a bespoke and diverse nature.


• Assisting in the supervision and guidance of younger engineers and overviewing design calculations and details of the other engineers and drafters.


• Delivering design documentation including drawings, specifications, and reports.


• Providing construction-phase support on a wide array of projects.

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re‑imagining problems and for continuous learning to help shape your future. We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

With at least 6 years’ experience in a Structural Engineer role, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A relevant tertiary degree, such as a bachelor’s in civil engineering.


• Experience working on large-scale multi-disciplinary projects, with a focus on Building Structures.


• Experience in Public Buildings, the Transport sector, or Data Centres will be valued.


• Strong technical skills in complex structural analysis for bespoke structural designs.


• Experience in the coaching of emerging talent.

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.

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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.

Our purpose is bringing ideas to life. Learn more about us on our website.