Technical Director - Structural Engineering (Buildings) at Aecom USA

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Design, Technical Leadership, Australian Codes Compliance, Design Calculations Review, Specification Review, Model Review, Drawing Review, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Mentoring, Team Development, Project Delivery, Commercial Management, Stakeholder Management, Defence Experience, Nuclear Industry Experience

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Come and grow with us. Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all. 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 a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. Job Description Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Technical Director – Structural Engineer join our diverse Structures team, across Australia. This role offers a rare chance to step into a Director position within our National Building Engineering team, contributing to landmark projects across ANZ. Whilst our preference is Adelaide, this role can also be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. How you’ll make a difference: Lead the delivery of complex structural and multi-disciplinary building projects across sectors such as health, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, and data centres throughout Australia. Provide technical leadership and oversight of structural design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards and best-practice engineering principles across all projects. Drive innovation and excellence in project execution, reviewing design calculations, specifications, models, and drawings to ensure quality outcomes and coordinated multi-disciplinary delivery. Build and maintain strategic client relationships, supporting business development and securing a strong pipeline of high-profile structural projects. Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth, leadership capability, and a culture of engineering excellence. Further strengthen AECOM’s structural engineering presence across ANZ, influencing strategy, team growth and national capability development. 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. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with (ideally) 20+ years of consultancy experience delivering complex structural engineering projects. Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng), other registrations highly regarded. Extensive technical expertise in structural design, with deep knowledge of Australian codes, standards and regulations. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging clients, contractors, consultants, and senior project teams. Proven excellence in project and commercial management, leading multi-disciplinary teams on high-profile, technically challenging projects. Demonstrated leadership and personal drive to be a senior industry authority, mentoring engineers and fostering a high-performance, technically capable team. Previous Defence experience is strongly preferred, with nuclear industry experience highly regarded. Please note, due to the nature of the projects Australian Citizenship is required, with previous or current defence clearance highly regarded. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us: Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities 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! 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. State/Province: South Australia Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Adelaide, SA

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Responsibilities

The Technical Director will lead the delivery of complex structural and multi-disciplinary building projects across various sectors in Australia, providing technical leadership and oversight to ensure compliance with Australian codes and standards. This role also involves driving innovation, reviewing technical outputs, building client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers to foster technical excellence.