Senior/Principal Structural Engineer | Building Structures

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AECOM seeks a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to lead structural work packages for healthcare, aviation, transport and commercial buildings in NZ, delivering designs, calculations and documentation while applying NZS 1170.5, 3101 and 3404, capacity and low-damage design principles and analyses such as NHLTA and pushover. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring junior engineers, cross discipline coordination and building client and contractor relationships in ECI, Design & Build or Alliance deliveries. Requirements include 8+ years in NZ structural design, CPEng, strong communication and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include hybrid work, extra annual leave, volunteer leave and flexible holidays; apply promptly as the role may close early.

Company Description

Come grow with us.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world through innovative engineering and design. Our Buildings and Places team partners with clients to shape the future of the built environment, delivering complex and iconic projects that make a lasting impact across New Zealand and around the globe.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

As a Senior / Principal Structural Engineer, you will lead the delivery of structural engineering work packages across a diverse portfolio that includes healthcare, aviation, transport, and commercial building sectors. This role is suited to a highly skilled engineer with deep technical capability, proven leadership experience, and a strong track record delivering multidisciplinary building projects within relevant market sectors.

• Deliver structural engineering work packages, including designs, calculations, and documentation, with a focus on large-scale new buildings in complex site environments.
• Apply advanced structural engineering principles, New Zealand standards, codes, and engineering requirements to building designs, calculations, and project deliverables.
• Lead project delivery excellence through high-quality outputs, verification, and peer review activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across project teams, client stakeholders, and external contractors, working as a trusted advisor.
• Coordinate across disciplines and provide clear explanations of technical issues to project teams and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and proactive team environment.

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer who excels in applying complex structural principles and has a strong foundation in technical design and leadership. While the following qualifications and experience are highly desired, we encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if you don’t tick every box.

• Experienced in new build structural design and delivery, with 8+ years’ experience ideally in the healthcare sector.
• Structural Engineering degree and strong NZ-based experience with an excellent understanding of local seismic design provisions (NZS 1170.5, NZS 3101, NZS 3404).
• Solid grasp of capacity design and low-damage design principles.
• Strong modelling/analysis skills, including Nonlinear Time History Analysis (NHLTA) and pushover analysis.
• Proven ability to work effectively with contractors in ECI, Design & Build, and Alliance delivery models.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) designation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships in project and client teams.
• Works well under pressure, manages priorities effectively, and delivers high-quality outputs.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to mentor junior engineers.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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.

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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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.