Associate Structural Engineer (Data Centres) At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What you'll do
As an Associate Structural Engineer, you'll play a key role in escalating Aurecon's structural presence in the rapidly expanding data centre market. This is a market-facing senior position focused on leading the delivery of complex structural projects, developing and winning work, and strengthening client relationships and across Australia's most significant digital infrastructure developments. You'll work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, helping shape structural solutions that are technically robust, commercially practical, highly buildable and aligned with project objectives.
Lead the pursuit and delivery of structural engineering projects within the data centre sector
Build relationships with developers, contractors and key industry stakeholders across the digital infrastructure market
Work directly with Design & Construct contractors to develop practical, buildable and commercially effective structural solutions
Identify opportunities to improve constructability, programme outcomes and project value for clients and contractors
Lead structural engineering design and delivery across major data centre and other complex buildings projects
Support business development activities, client presentations, proposals and market engagement initiatives
Contribute to strategic growth plans and help expand Aurecon's structural market share within the data centre sector




Mentor and support developing engineers while fostering a collaborative team culture
Work across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering outcomes
What you'll bring
We know the work we do is key to solving our clients' most complex challenges. It's the technical expertise, commercial mindset and market credibility of our people that sets us apart.
Here are the key things you'll need to bring ideas to life:
Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering, Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and/or RPEV registered, with ***** years' structural engineering experience
Strong experience delivering structural projects within a consulting workplace
Demonstrated experience within the data centre sector or closely related complex buildings markets
Exposure to Design & Construct project environments and working directly with contractors
Strong understanding of structural design, constructability and commercial project drivers
Experience in modular and prefabricated structural solutions
Proven ability to build client relationships and identify new business opportunities
Confidence representing your organisation in client meetings, workshops and industry forums
Robust communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
Experience leading project teams and delivering complex engineering solutions
How we support your growth




This is an opportunity to establish yourself as a leader within one of Australia's fastest-growing infrastructure sectors. You'll work alongside industry-leading experts delivering some of the country's most significant and prestigious data centre projects, while helping shape the future direction of Aurecon's structural capability in this market. As an Associate, you'll be empowered to build your profile, strengthen your industry network and influence both project and business outcomes. You'll be supported by experienced technical leaders who value collaboration, innovation and continuous development. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, entrepreneurial thinking and creating opportunities for our people to thrive.
Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in ****, we embrace diverse perspectives and flexible ways of working.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here: to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.
For recruitment adjustments, contact ******. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life. Learn more about us on our website.
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📌 Associate Structural Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Aurecon
📍 Melbourne