Senior Structural Engineer - Lead Multi-Sector Projects

Kappa Executive Search; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Flexible public holidays

Professional development opportunities

Global career opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Buildings + Places Structures team in Adelaide. You will lead the structural design and delivery across sectors such as aviation, sport, culture, and education, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve practical, sustainable outcomes.

You will review analyses, calculations, and reports, ensure adherence to Australian Standards and NCC/BCA, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on complex 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.
• Seismic Structures experience.
• Experience with SAP2000, RAM, IdeaStatiCa, and Grasshopper will be viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

ETABS

RAPT

Structural Toolkit

SAP2000

RAM

IdeaStatiCa

Grasshopper

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Buildings + Places Structures team in Adelaide. You will lead the structural design and delivery across sectors such as aviation, sport, culture, and education, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve practical, sustainable outcomes.

You will review analyses, calculations, and reports, ensure adherence to Australian Standards and NCC/BCA, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.