Principal Structural Engineer
Company: AECOM
Role summary
Principal Structural Engineer is a role at AECOM in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-15. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Principal Structural Engineer
- Company
- AECOM
- Location
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-10-15
AECOM is looking for a seasoned Principal Structural Engineer to join their team and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise, shape future developments, and leave a lasting legacy in the world of engineering.
Job description
Company Description
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Senior Structural Engineer to join our Buildings + Places Structures team in Sydney. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of structural engineering projects across sectors including aviation, sport, culture and entertainment, education, healthcare, and transport infrastructure.
Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable structural solutions, mentoring junior team members, and helping maintain AECOM’s reputation for technical excellence.
How you'll make a difference:
Lead and coordinate the structural design and delivery of projects across a range of market sectors.
Prepare and review structural analysis, calculations, design reports, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA), and client requirements.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, efficient, and sustainable design outcomes.
Manage project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to support successful project outcomes.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to a strong culture of learning and innovation.
Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
The qualities that will help you thrive:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Ideally, 5+ years’ experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on building structures.
Demonstrated experience delivering structural design projects within a consulting environment.
Proficiency in structural analysis and design software including SpaceGass, ETABS, RAPT, and Structural Toolkit.
Experience with SAP2000, RAM, IdeaStatiCa, and Grasshopper will be viewed favourably.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Given the nature of our projects, Australian Citizenship is highly preferred.
Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us
Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable