STAR Senior Engineer

Arup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup in Sydney is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Specialist Technology, Analytics and Research (STAR) team. You will lead advanced analyses and client-facing activities, using LS-DYNA, Ansys, Abaqus and other FE tools to solve complex structural challenges.

You will identify analysis strategies, perform seismic and fatigue assessments, conduct modal testing and sitework, and contribute to project delivery with strong report writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• 6+ years in structural engineering/FEA consulting.
• 5+ years with LS-DYNA and related FE tools (Ansys/Abaqus/others).
• Self-driven with ownership, timeliness and proactive communication.
• Experience in structural design beyond civil/structural degree acceptable (mechanical/aerospace).
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify the most appropriate approach to analyse structures and complete the analysis.
• Carry out advanced structural analysis using LS-DYNA to solve complex engineering problems, including structure-soil interaction.
• Assess existing buildings and infrastructure to inform design or refurbishment decisions.
• Perform seismic assessments of buildings and infrastructure.
• Undertake FEA-based fatigue assessments of steel connections.
• Conduct blast and fire assessments for structures, including above-ground buildings, bridges and tunnels.
• Evaluate vibration in buildings for applications such as dance studios, gyms, or wind-induced motion.
• Conduct modal dynamic testing, vibration measurements, and site inspections of buildings and structures.

Skills

Structural engineering

Finite element analysis

Report writing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

LS-DYNA

Ansys

Abaqus

GSA

Strand7

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Specialist Technology, Analytics and Research (STAR) team at Arup brings together brilliant and diverse technical specialists to deliver innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions across building design, infrastructure, automotive, rail, and energy sectors among others.

This role focuses on structural engineering, advanced structural analysis, and structural dynamics, providing analysis, site measurements, design, and consulting to enhance the team’s expertise and project portfolio. Our projects are usually small in nature, giving the successful candidate the ability to work closely with the senior on the project and take on some client management and PM responsibilities.

The Opportunity

• Identify the most appropriate approach to analyse structures and complete the analysis, using hand calculations, simplified models, or detailed numerical models.
• Carry out advanced structural analysis using LS-Dyna to solve complex engineering problems, including structure-soil interaction.
• Assess existing buildings and infrastructure to inform design or refurbishment decisions.
• Perform seismic assessments of buildings and infrastructure.
• Undertake FEA-based fatigue assessments of steel connections.
• Conduct blast and fire assessments for structures, including above-ground buildings, bridges and tunnels.
• Evaluate vibration in buildings, including for applications such as dance studios, gyms, or wind‑induced motion.
• Conduct modal dynamic testing, vibration measurements, and site inspections of buildings and structures.

Is this role right for you?

• Hold recognised tertiary qualifications in Engineering.
• Have substantial consulting and technical experience (6+ years in industry) in structural engineering and/or finite element analysis of structures and related areas.
• Have 5+ years’ experience working with LS-DYNA (and/or Ansys, Abaqus or similar) and GSA and/or Strand7. This experience should include mesh creation, model definition, and interrogation/verification of analysis results.
• Be self-driven: able to take ownership of tasks, deliver on time, communicate delays or issues, and proactively seek knowledge through research, team support, or your broader network.
• Have experience in structural design, not necessarily limited to a civil/structural degree (mechanical, aeronautical/aerospace considered equivalently trained).
• Possess strong written communication skills, including report writing.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.