Job Description

Our team works across the broader mining sector including underground and open cut, minerals processing, smelting and mining support infrastructure plus general industrial facilities, refineries, sugar mills, ports, water and wastewater installations.

Specifically, this role requires technical understanding across a variety of areas including Mining and Process Plant Structures, Marine Structures (Wharfs), Civil Structures (Retaining Walls, Pavement Slabs, Large Culverts), Road and Rail Bridges (Road, Rail, Tram, Pedestrian), Water and Sewerage Treatment Plants including Reservoirs, Power Stations, Piles Foundations, Buildings (Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Multi Storey).

As an RPEQ and Chartered Engineer, you will be hands on in the development of engineering design and documentation, responsible for developing and delivering the highest quality of service.

The role will require a self‑motivated senior structural engineer, experienced in mining, heavy industry and industrial design, across all project phases, from studies through to detailed engineering and execution.

How you'll make a difference

- A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the design and specification of structural engineering within a consulting environment
- Ability to develop and drive concept designs from scratch, ensuring innovation and safety is at the forefront of all early discussions
- Experience of interaction with other engineering disciplines,



clients and key stakeholders
- Knowledge and understanding of design, Australian Standards, ASME codes and API standards
- Competent in developing/reviewing basis of design, technical specifications, datasheets, scope of supply, technical bid evaluations, and vendor documents
- Strong oral and written communication skills.

Seeking an outgoing, team player that enjoys developing engineering solutions in a team setting leveraging from both known technologies and innovative designs.

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 help you thrive

- Appropriate tertiary qualification
- 5+ years professional experience
- Chartered and/or RPEQ qualifications
- High level of engineering design experience, including software and first principles
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
- Strong grasp of engineering design principles

Additional Information

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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📌 Senior Structural Engineer (Townsville)
🏢 AECO
📍 Townsville