Principal Structural Engineer - Advanced Analysis Specialist

AECOM
Sydney
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["ETABS","SAP2000","Perform-3D","STAAD.Pro","PLAXIS","SpaceGASS","MathCAD","Python","API"]

Lead as a Principal Structural Engineer in Adelaide, focusing on advanced structural analysis for high-risk projects across defence and energy. Manage non-linear and performance-based seismic design, interpret Australian Standards and international codes, provide independent technical assurance, mentor engineers, and translate complex analytical outputs into practical design recommendations while advancing best practices in automated analysis workflows.

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Principal Structural Engineer - Advanced Analysis Specialist

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Job Summary

Lead as a Principal Structural Engineer in Adelaide, focusing on advanced structural analysis for high-risk projects across defence and energy. Manage non-linear and performance-based seismic design, interpret Australian Standards and international codes, provide independent technical assurance, mentor engineers, and translate complex analytical outputs into practical design recommendations while advancing best practices in automated analysis workflows.
Location: Sydney
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, to inform critical design decisions.
  • •Provide independent technical assurance and review for complex and non-standard design approaches, acting as a senior checker for high-risk elements of projects.
  • •Use your expertise to 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.
  • •Demonstrated experience in: Non-linear structural analysis, performance-based seismic design and / or soil–structure interaction
  • •Strong working knowledge of Australian Standards, with experience applying and interpreting international design codes.
  • •Proficiency in industry-standard analysis tools (e.g. ETABS, SAP2000, Perform-3D, STAAD.Pro, PLAXIS, SpaceGASS or similar), and experience using MathCAD for transparent, auditable calculations.
Experience:Structural engineeringConstructionDefenceEnergy
Education:Bachelor's in Civil/Structural
Skills:ETABSSAP2000Perform-3DSTAAD.ProPLAXISSpaceGASSMathCADPythonAPI
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ETABSSAP2000Perform-3DSTAAD.ProPLAXISSpaceGASSMathCADPython

Eligibility

Nationality:Australian National

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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