Job Description

AECOM’s Resources and Industrial (R&I;) team have an exciting chance for a Principal Structural Engineer with extensive mining, heavy industry and industrial experience to help drive the technical outcome for a range of projects from the Townsville office. 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 10+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
- Commercial acumen, and the ability to develop a strong client base
- Strong team leader with excellent interpersonal skills, who works with and supports staff.

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.

- 10+ years professional experience.
- Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) qualification is essential
- Chartered or professional member of relevant professional body
- Recently published or presented paper(s) in a relevant technical area would be highly regarded

Additional Information

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.

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📌 Principal Structural Engineer (Townsville)
🏢 AECO
📍 Townsville