Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings)

Company Description

Come and grow with us. Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

Everyone belongs at AECOM. We’re 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

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Senior Structural Engineer to join our Buildings + Places Structures team in Perth. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of structural engineering projects across sectors including aviation, sport, culture and entertainment, education, healthcare, and transport infrastructure.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable structural solutions, mentoring junior team members, and helping maintain AECOM’s reputation for technical excellence.

How you'll make a difference:

• 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 closely 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.

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’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally, 5+ years’ experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on 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.
• Experience with SAP2000, RAM, IdeaStatiCa, and Grasshopper will be viewed favourably.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Given the nature of our projects, Australian Citizenship is highly preferred.

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, professional 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.

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 connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.

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. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.