Senior Structural Engineer & NSQEP Lead (Seismic)

Aecom; Albury City; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Flexible public holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM in Adelaide is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineer (NSQEP) to lead complex seismic and safety-critical projects in defence, research and nuclear sectors. You will mentor engineers and deliver design, analysis and regulatory compliance across multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates will bring 15+ years in structural engineering, NSQEP experience, Chartered Engineer status, and strong knowledge of ETABS, SpaceGass and RAPT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; postgraduate qualifications in seismic or nuclear engineering are advantageous.
• 15+ years' experience in structural engineering, including significant experience on complex seismic structures and safety-critical projects.
• Demonstrated experience as a Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (NSQEP) or within highly regulated nuclear environments.
• Chartered Engineer and Registered Professional Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation).
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international seismic, nuclear and structural design standards.
• Proficiency in advanced structural analysis and engineering software, including FEA packages, ETABS, SpaceGass and RAPT.
• Proven leadership, communication and project delivery skills within multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural and seismic design of complex buildings and safety-critical facilities within the defence, research and nuclear sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight as an NSQEP, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards and safety requirements.
• Deliver advanced structural and seismic analysis, including dynamic assessment, seismic qualification and resilience studies.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with clients, stakeholders and technical specialists.
• Review and assure the quality of structural engineering deliverables across all project phases.
• Support nuclear safety cases, regulatory submissions and technical justifications for complex projects.
• Mentor and develop engineers while contributing to the growth of AECOM's technical capability and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Seismic or Nuclear engineering postgraduate

Tools

FEA packages

ETABS

SpaceGass

RAPT

Job description

AECOM in Adelaide is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineer (NSQEP) to lead complex seismic and safety-critical projects in defence, research and nuclear sectors. You will mentor engineers and deliver design, analysis and regulatory compliance across multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates will bring 15+ years in structural engineering, NSQEP experience, Chartered Engineer status, and strong knowledge of ETABS, SpaceGass and RAPT.