Engineer - Bridges, Ports and Structures
AECOMAECOM is a global infrastructure consultancy with more than 50,000 professionals worldwide. It is hiring an Engineer to join the Bridges, Ports and Structures team in Adelaide on a full-time, hybrid basis. The work spans bridges and port facilities across transportation, water and coastal projects, offering a chance to shape infrastructure that communities rely on.
The role is well suited to engineers who translate complex structural concepts into practical, safe designs and who collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver projects that meet Australian standards and environmental rules.
Based in Adelaide, the position sits within a global firm known for tackling large-scale projects and making a lasting impact. AECOM emphasises flexible work arrangements and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, alongside opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which it and its clients work in Australia, and it shares its Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.
Designing bridges and shaping port projects in Adelaide
In this role you’ll design and analyse bridge structures through the stages from concept through detailed engineering to construction documentation, using industry-standard software and methodologies. You’ll also develop structural solutions for port and maritime projects, including wharves, breakwaters and other marine facilities, and prepare engineering reports, calculations and specifications for project stakeholders and regulators.
You’ll collaborate with project managers and other engineering disciplines to weave structural requirements into the overall delivery, and you’ll help manage project timelines, budgets and resources while upholding safety and quality. Site inspections will be a regular part of the work, allowing you to assess existing structures and identify design constraints, all while ensuring designs comply with Australian Standards, building codes and environmental regulations.
What you must bring
Here's a concise set of essentials for this role:
- Extensive structural engineering experience with proven work on bridges or port infrastructure projects
- Solid skills in structural analysis and design software
- Familiarity with Australian building codes, standards and regulatory requirements for structural design
- A firm grasp of bridge engineering principles, including load analysis, materials selection and construction methods
- Background in port and maritime infrastructure design, including hydraulic modelling and marine environmental considerations
- A professional engineering license or eligibility for registration with Engineers Australia
- Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects in the Australian market is advantageous
Nice-to-have extras
While not required, these would help:
Experience on large-scale Australian infrastructure projects is advantageous.
Pay, benefits and practical details
The role offers hybrid work options with a base in Adelaide, Australia, giving you flexibility to split time between an office, client sites or remote locations.
In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, all new hires must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
AECOM presents a broad compensation and benefits program and a global well-being program. As a global, publicly traded firm, the company emphasizes opportunities for growth, access to leading technology and meaningful project work, while maintaining a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and a respectful workplace for all employees.
Advice for applicants
Your resume should lead with the bridge design or port infrastructure experience, highlighting your role in design, analysis and construction documentation and naming the software you’ve used for structural work.
During interviews, back your must-have skills with concrete examples: show how you’ve applied structural analysis tools, demonstrate your knowledge of Australian standards and regulatory requirements, and describe a port or maritime project where hydraulic modelling or marine environmental considerations were part of the design.
Be ready to discuss a large Australian infrastructure project you contributed to, focusing on how you managed timelines, budgets and cross-disciplinary collaboration to keep delivery on track.
When you speak with the team, ask about the Day 1 onboarding process and how the Adelaide hybrid arrangement is structured in practice, plus what port projects are currently in the pipeline and how the team collaborates across disciplines.