Principal Structural Engineer (Adelaide)

Overview Company: AECOM Come and grow with us. Our global portfolio includes the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes, spanning strategic planning through project realization. We focus on sustainable outcomes for clients and communities and invest in digital capabilities to bring consistency and efficiency to scalable work. We collaborate with clients to evolve the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, with a focus on long-term health and wellbeing for all. Everyone belongs at AECOM. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . Job Description Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering team, focusing on Defence Projects. Whilst our preference is Adelaide, this role can also be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. How you’ll make a difference
- Act as a senior technical resource – providing technical advice to the wider team. Use knowledge of key building components including stability design, basements, structural steel framing and connections. Adept at leading the design of economical post-tensioned concrete floors.
- Apply delivery experience with different construction materials to advise and liaise with clients, architects and builders throughout both the design and construction phases of major projects.
- Manage and develop design and delivery procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by other team members.
- Use technical expertise to perform quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings and prepare technical specification sections.
- Participate as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to undertake inter-disciplinary reviews of project deliverables and provide input to the development of engineering budgets and schedules to meet project requirements. Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. The qualities that will help you thrive
- Bachelor of Engineering with ideally 13+ years of experience delivering complex and varied structural engineering projects across a range of market sectors, building typologies in Australia / New Zealand.
- Prior experience (or interest) in delivering mass timber designs is preferred.
- A track record of autonomously providing specialised structural technical input to both conceptual and detailed design.
- Ability to utilise and embrace advanced digital workflows to achieve optimised design outcomes, with extensive exposure to industry-standard software such as ETABS, RAM Concept, RAPT and SpaceGASS.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Previous Defence experience is strongly preferred, with nuclear industry experience highly regarded. Please note: due to the nature of the projects Australian Citizenship is required, with previous or current defence clearance highly regarded. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
- Continuous learning and growth
- lunch and learns, career development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube – explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and more. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to engaging with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity and inclusion, and commitments to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with substantial global reach. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity. You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid options. We foster a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. Join us and access industry-leading technology, big-impact projects, and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential and will help you reach yours. ReqID: J Business Line: B&P;
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