AECOM

Relocate to Australia: Senior Structural Engineer (NSQEP)

AECOM$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • 6+ years' experience in structural engineering, especially with complex or seismic structures.
  • Desirable experience in defence, research, or nuclear sectors.
  • Knowledge of relevant Australian and international design standards.
  • Proficiency with structural engineering software such as ETABS and FEA packages.
  • Strong communication skills for effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
  • Progress towards Chartered status or equivalent accreditation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver structural and seismic designs for safety-critical facilities.
  • Conduct advanced structural analysis, including seismic assessments and modelling.
  • Prepare technical calculations and design documentation as per project needs.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated solutions.
  • Support the development of nuclear safety cases and regulatory submissions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable structural and seismic design standards.
  • Contribute to technical excellence via quality reviews and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with various options for hours and locations.
  • Ability to purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave.
  • Flexibility to swap public holidays for more personally significant days.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning, including lunch and learns and professional courses.
  • 5 days of paid study leave and financial assistance for further studies.
  • Potential for global career opportunities within the company.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Structural Engineer (NSQEP), you will contribute to the delivery of complex structural engineering projects across the defence, research and nuclear sectors. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake the design and analysis of complex seismic structures, supporting the delivery of safe and technically robust solutions. You will play an important role in project delivery by collaborating with clients, stakeholders and technical specialists while continuing to develop your expertise in safety-critical and highly regulated environments. How you'll make a difference: • Deliver structural and seismic design for complex buildings and safety-critical facilities within the defence, research and nuclear sectors. • Undertake advanced structural analysis, including seismic assessment, dynamic analysis and structural modelling. • Prepare technical calculations, reports and design documentation in accordance with project requirements. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and integrated engineering solutions. • Support the development of nuclear safety cases, regulatory submissions and technical justifications. • Ensure compliance with relevant Australian and international structural, seismic and nuclear design standards. • Contribute to technical excellence through quality reviews, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives. 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 help you thrive: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. • 6+ years' experience in structural engineering, ideally involving complex buildings, seismic structures or safety-critical projects. • Experience working within defence, research, nuclear or other highly regulated environments is desirable. • Developing knowledge of Australian and international structural, seismic and nuclear design standards. • Proficiency in structural engineering software such as ETABS, SpaceGass, RAPT and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) packages. • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. • Progress towards Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation is highly regarded. Given the nature of projects, Australian Citizenship, or suitable AUKUS clearance is required for this role. 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. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Videos To Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=betklRQ7Sws

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Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
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