Principal Structural Engineer - Advanced Analysis Specialist (Buildings)

AECOM
Adelaide
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Mentoring","Problem-solving","Stakeholder management"]

Serve as a senior technical specialist in advanced structural analysis for high-risk, complex buildings projects, including defence and energy. Lead advanced analytical techniques such as linear/non-linear analysis, performance-based seismic design, and soil–structure interaction. Provide independent technical assurance and review, interpret and apply Australian Standards and international codes, and translate analytical outputs into clear design recommendations. Mentor engineers and uplift capabilities across the structural team.

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Principal Structural Engineer - Advanced Analysis Specialist (Buildings)

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Job Summary

Serve as a senior technical specialist in advanced structural analysis for high-risk, complex buildings projects, including defence and energy. Lead advanced analytical techniques such as linear/non-linear analysis, performance-based seismic design, and soil–structure interaction. Provide independent technical assurance and review, interpret and apply Australian Standards and international codes, and translate analytical outputs into clear design recommendations. Mentor engineers and uplift capabilities across the structural team.
Location: Adelaide
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 to support delivery of complex, high-risk building projects across defence and energy.
  • •Lead application of advanced analytical techniques including linear/non-linear analysis, performance-based seismic design, and soil–structure interaction.
  • •Provide independent technical assurance and review for complex and non-standard design approaches as a senior checker.
  • •Interpret and apply Australian Standards and international codes via gap analysis and development of robust compliance strategies.
  • •Translate analytical outputs into clear design recommendations and mentor engineers to uplift capability across the structural team.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural), with postgraduate qualifications in structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, or a related field (desirable).
  • •10+ years’ experience in structural engineering focused 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 analysis tools (e.g. ETABS, SAP2000, Perform-3D, STAAD.Pro, PLAXIS, SpaceGASS) and experience using MathCAD for auditable calculations.
Experience:10+ yearsStructural engineeringAdvanced analysisNon-linear analysisSeismic designSoil–structure interactionDefenceEnergyBuildings & places
Education:Bachelor's in Civil/Structural
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationMentoringProblem-solvingStakeholder management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ETABSSAP2000Perform-3DSTAAD.ProPLAXISSpaceGASSMathCADPython API

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Defence clearance

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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