Principal/ Associate Director Structural Engineer (Ports & Marines)

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. 

Working in a global organisation with industry specialists, you will have exposure to a wide range of projects that AECOM continue to be awarded. Our keen focus on enabling digital capability and the collaborative nature of our organisation will enable you to have the opportunity to not only work on local projects, but also contribute to projects across throughout WA and across the country.

As our impressive project pipeline goes continue to expand the team requires strengthening, and your strong technical and project management experience will be drawn upon to lead on various projects ensuring first class delivery to a wide array of national and international clients.

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal/ Associate Director Structural Engineer specialising in Ports & Marines to join our team in Perth, Australia. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in marine infrastructure projects across the region.

• Lead and oversee complex structural engineering projects for ports and marine facilities
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the structural engineering team
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
• Ensure compliance with local and international maritime regulations and standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
• Drive innovation in structural design methodologies for marine environments
• Oversee quality control processes and implement best practices
• Contribute to the company's thought leadership through publications and presentations

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in structural engineering, with extensive experience in ports and marine projects
• Recognised qualification (Associate Diploma, Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Similar).
• Proven project management and design experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. 
• Track record of technical expertise delivering Ports and Marine projects.
• Advanced knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices, particularly in marine environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.