Relocate to Australia: Senior Structural Engineer (NSQEP)

Overview

Senior Structural Engineer at AECOM leads the design and analysis of seismic structures for defence, research and nuclear facilities. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and robust solutions in highly regulated environments. The role offers exposure to safety-critical projects, regulatory submissions, and advanced structural modelling, with opportunities for professional growth and relocation to Adelaide.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave
• Flex public holidays
• Continuous learning and professional development support
• Global career opportunities
• Hybrid work options

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural and seismic design for complex buildings and safety-critical facilities in defence, research, and nuclear sectors
• Perform advanced structural analysis including seismic assessment, dynamic analysis, and modelling
• Prepare calculations, reports and design documentation per project requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated engineering solutions
• Support development of nuclear safety cases, regulatory submissions and technical justifications
• Ensure compliance with Australian and international design standards
• Contribute to technical excellence via quality reviews, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with NSQEP experience
• 6+ years’ experience in structural engineering, preferably with complex buildings, seismic structures or safety-critical projects
• Experience in defence, research, nuclear or other highly regulated environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of Australian and international seismic and nuclear design standards (developing)
• Proficiency in ETABS, SpaceGass, RAPT and FEA packages
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills in multidisciplinary teams
• Progress toward Chartered status or equivalent accreditation is highly regarded
• Australian Citizenship or suitable AUKUS clearance required

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Team collaboration
• ETABS
• SpaceGass
• RAPT

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