As Technical Director, you will be responsible for leading the engineering design of complex maritime infrastructure and have experience across the Ports, Defence, Transport, and Energy sectors. You will lead a growing team and provide technical direction, design leadership and structural design oversight. You will be responsible for ensuring engineering technical excellence and maintaining high standards of safety, sustainability, and constructability. You will be required to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, actively engaging with other disciplines, collaborators, stakeholders, and clients, and be able to confidently and comfortably communicate structural engineering concepts through all phases of design.
How you’ll make a difference
- Oversee the design, analysis, and implementation of structural engineering projects within the maritime sector.
- Ensure compliance with national and international standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and project specifications.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Engage with stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies to advocate for sustainable practices and quality assurance.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated track record of education and practical experience in the design of maritime and port structures in a nuclear setting.
- Experience designing key building components and structural systems, including concrete and steel structures, stability design, and utilising advanced digital workflows.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural or Marine Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years in structural engineering, with a focus on maritime projects and NSQEP standards.
- Chartered Engineer status, or professional membership of a relevant professional body.
- Experience in planning, assessment, analysis, design and remediation of maritime structures.
- Experience managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirements.
- Proven experience in multi-disciplinary project environments with a focus on ports, defence, or safety‑critical projects.
- Australian Citizenship required; prior (or current) defence clearance highly regarded.
Benefits
- Hybrid work options with flexibility to work from an AECOM office, remote location, or client site.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.
- Competitive compensation and benefits programs tailored to meet diverse employee needs.
- Robust global well‑being program.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
