Principal Structural Engineer - Advanced Analysis Specialist

AECOM
Brisbane
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Mentoring","Leadership","Teamwork","Problem-solving"]

Leader in advanced structural analysis for high-risk, complex projects across defence and energy sectors. Provides independent technical assurance, applies nonlinear analysis, seismic design, and soil–structure interaction, and interprets Australian Standards with international codes. Mentors engineers, drives best-practice in advanced analysis, and translates complex outputs into practical design recommendations within a Hybrid, regional Australia-based team.

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Principal Structural Engineer - Advanced Analysis Specialist

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Job Summary

Leader in advanced structural analysis for high-risk, complex projects across defence and energy sectors. Provides independent technical assurance, applies nonlinear analysis, seismic design, and soil–structure interaction, and interprets Australian Standards with international codes. Mentors engineers, drives best-practice in advanced analysis, and translates complex outputs into practical design recommendations within a Hybrid, regional Australia-based team.
Location: Brisbane
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as a senior technical specialist in advanced structural analysis, supporting the delivery of complex, high-risk projects across multiple sectors including defence and energy
  • •Lead the application of advanced analytical techniques, including linear and non-linear analysis, performance-based seismic design, and soil–structure interaction
  • •Provide independent technical assurance and review for complex and non-standard design approaches, acting as a senior checker for high-risk elements of projects
  • •Interpret and apply Australian Standards alongside international codes (e.g. ASCE, ACI, AISC), undertaking gap analysis and developing robust, project-specific compliance strategies
  • •Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, practical design recommendations, supporting multidisciplinary teams and influencing project outcomes

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) with postgraduate qualifications in structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, or related field desirable
  • •Ideally, 10+ years’ experience in structural engineering with a strong focus on advanced analysis and complex structural behaviour
  • •Experience in nonlinear structural analysis, performance-based seismic design and/or soil–structure interaction
  • •Strong working knowledge of Australian Standards with experience interpreting international design codes
  • •Proficiency in analysis tools such as ETABS, SAP2000, Perform-3D, STAAD.Pro, PLAXIS, SpaceGASS or similar; MathCAD for transparent calculations; scripting in ETABS/SAP2000 Python API is desirable
Experience:10+ yearsConstructionInfrastructureCivil & structural engineering
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationMentoringLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ETABSSAP2000Perform-3DSTAAD.ProPLAXISSpaceGASSMathCADPython

Eligibility

Nationality:Australian National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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