Principal Structural Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Company Description Come grow with us. Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems. We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing). With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be aFortune 500 Most Admired Company , aWGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , # Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and anAWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . Job Description Due to significant contract awards within our ANZ Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure team. These projects provide a secure 10-year pipeline of work and the opportunity to deliver some of Australia's most significant water infrastructure projects. Our Water Infrastructure group delivers projects across water and wastewater treatment, dams, asset management, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining and defence. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers across the team and work closely with clients to deliver high-quality, sustainable outcomes. How you'll make a difference

• Deliver structural design solutions for complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Play a hands-on technical role across the full project lifecycle, from bids and concept design through to detailed design, construction support and technical assurance.
• Help deliver projects successfully by balancing technical quality, programme and budget, while applying sound engineering judgement.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and project teams, providing technical advice and contributing to successful project outcomes.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, technical input and identifying opportunities to grow AECOM's Water business.
• Mentor and support developing engineers, fostering technical excellence while continuing to build your own expertise and industry profile.

Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. The qualities that help you thrive

• 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 and experience with structural analysis software such as SpaceGass and/or Strand7.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered (CPEng) registration is highly regarded.

Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._ AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. 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 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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. ReqID: J10154618 Business Line: Water Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ANZ Career Area: Engineering Work Location Model: Hybrid