Relocate to Australia: Associate Director – Structural Engineer (NSQEP)

Overview

As Associate Director, you will provide technical leadership on complex structural projects in defence, research and nuclear sectors. You will guide seismic design and regulatory compliance, mentoring engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Your work shapes safety-critical facilities with high technical standards. This role offers a chance to advance AECOM’s engineering capability while delivering impactful, regulated projects in Adelaide with potential relocation.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible work arrangements
• up to 6 weeks additional annual leave
• flex public holidays
• continuous learning and professional development
• financial study assistance
• global career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead structural and seismic design of complex buildings and safety-critical facilities in defence, research and nuclear sectors
• Provide NSQEP-level technical leadership and oversight ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements
• Deliver advanced structural/seismic analysis including dynamic assessment, seismic qualification, and resilience studies
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with clients, stakeholders and technical specialists
• Review and assure quality of structural deliverables across project phases
• Support nuclear safety cases, regulatory submissions and technical justifications for complex projects
• Mentor engineers and contribute to growth of AECOM’s technical capability and client relationships

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 15+ years experience in structural engineering with seismic and safety-critical projects
• Experience as NSQEP or in highly regulated nuclear environments
• Chartered Engineer and Registered Professional Engineer (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international seismic, nuclear and structural standards
• Proficiency in advanced structural analysis and software (FEA, ETABS, SpaceGass, RAPT)
• Leadership, communication and project delivery skills in multidisciplinary settings
• Ability to obtain defence clearance (AUKUS)

• leadership
• clear communication
• team collaboration
• FEA packages
• ETABS
• SpaceGass

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