Senior Structural Engineer - Seismic & Safety-Critical

AECOM; Long Eaton; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave

Flexible public holidays

Professional development courses

Paid study leave (5 days)

Global career opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (NSQEP) to lead seismic design and analysis for complex safety-critical facilities in defence and nuclear sectors. You will develop technical documentation, perform advanced analysis, and ensure compliance with demanding Australian and international standards.

Based in Adelaide with relocation options, the role supports cross-disciplinary collaboration and ongoing professional development within a global infrastructure firm dedicated to safe, robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with nuclear defence / NSQEP experience.
• Ideally 6+ years' experience in structural engineering, involving complex buildings, seismic structures or safety-critical projects.
• Experience in defence, research, nuclear or other highly regulated environments desirable.
• Knowledge of Australian and international structural, seismic and nuclear design standards developing.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software such as ETABS, SpaceGass, RAPT and FEA packages.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills for multidisciplinary teams.
• Progress towards Chartered status or equivalent accreditation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural and seismic design for complex buildings and safety-critical facilities in defence, research and nuclear sectors.
• Undertake advanced structural analysis including seismic assessment, dynamic analysis and modelling.
• Prepare calculations, reports and design documentation per project requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Support development of nuclear safety cases, regulatory submissions and justifications.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and international design standards.

Skills

Structural engineering

Seismic design

Stakeholder engagement

Chartered status

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SpaceGass

RAPT

FEA packages

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (NSQEP) to lead seismic design and analysis for complex safety-critical facilities in defence and nuclear sectors. You will develop technical documentation, perform advanced analysis, and ensure compliance with demanding Australian and international standards.

Based in Adelaide with relocation options, the role supports cross-disciplinary collaboration and ongoing professional development within a global infrastructure firm dedicated to safe, robust