Principal Structural Engineer - Water Infrastructure

AECOM
Brisbane
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Technical leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Stakeholder management","Engineering judgement","Client relationship management"]

Provide technical leadership for structural design of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Own engineering work across the full lifecycle—from bids and concept design through detailed design, construction support, and technical assurance. Balance technical quality, programme, and budget while advising clients and supporting business development through proposal inputs. Mentor engineers and help grow AECOM’s Water business.

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Principal Structural Engineer - Water Infrastructure

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Job Summary

Provide technical leadership for structural design of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Own engineering work across the full lifecycle—from bids and concept design through detailed design, construction support, and technical assurance. Balance technical quality, programme, and budget while advising clients and supporting business development through proposal inputs. Mentor engineers and help grow AECOM’s Water business.
Location: Brisbane
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver structural design solutions for complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects with multidisciplinary teams.
  • •Take a hands-on technical role across the project lifecycle, including bids, concept design, detailed design, and construction support.
  • •Help ensure successful delivery by balancing technical quality, programme, and budget with sound engineering judgement.
  • •Build trusted client and project team relationships by providing technical advice and contributing to outcomes.
  • •Support business development with proposal preparation, technical input, and identifying opportunities to grow AECOM’s Water business.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Flexible HoursAdditional LeaveVolunteer LeavePublic Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •Relevant tertiary qualifications.
  • •Proven experience in structural engineering, ideally within the water industry.
  • •Demonstrated experience leading technical delivery and mentoring engineering teams.
  • •Strong knowledge of Australian structural design standards.
  • •Experience with structural analysis software such as SpaceGass and/or Strand7.
Experience:Structural engineeringWater infrastructureWater industryConstructionEngineering consulting
Skills:Technical leadershipMentoringCommunicationStakeholder managementEngineering judgementClient relationship management
Certifications:CPEngRPEQ
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SpaceGassStrand7Structural analysis

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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