Structural Director - Water Infrastructure

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Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 experts across Australia and New Zealand and 6000 globally. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

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This role can be based in either Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or Brisbane offices.

As the Structural Director for our Water Infrastructure team, you will provide technical leadership and governance for structural scopes across major water programs. Your role will involve leading the structural design process from concept through detailed design and delivery support, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and client requirements. You will champion digital delivery and quality, advancing model-based coordination and analysis workflows to enhance productivity.

In addition to managing scope, risk, and program delivery, you will mentor and develop talent within the team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. By partnering with clients and delivery teams, you will shape bids and execution plans, maintaining strong, long-term relationships that drive successful project outcomes. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering resilient and sustainable water infrastructure solutions across Australia.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead structural engineering for major water infrastructure programs from concept to delivery.

• Set design strategies and ensure compliance with Australian codes and client standards.

• Conduct design reviews and inspections, providing construction phase support.

• Champion structural excellence for water retaining/process structures (e.g., tanks, pump stations).

• Drive digital delivery and quality through model-based coordination and automation.

• Mentor and grow talent, providing technical guidance and development pathways.

• Collaborate across regions to enhance structural capability and client outcomes.

• Manage scope, risk, and budgets to deliver on-time, sustainable results.

 

The qualities that help you thrive

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil/Structural Engineering; RPEQ and/or CPEng preferred.

• Experience in structural design for water retaining/process structures to Australian standards.

• Proven leadership of project/technical teams with strong communication skills.

• Proficient in FEA and structural design software for complex analysis.

• Passion for mentoring and developing others in a collaborative environment.

• Expertise in Australian Standards (e.g., AS 3600, AS 5100) and digital delivery methods.

If you don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you — your potential and mindset matter. All applications will be considered.

• By joining us, you’ll collaborate with teams across Australia, New Zealand and our global network, accessing diverse projects and professional growth opportunities.

• We welcome flexible working arrangements and strive to accommodate individual needs and preferences.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options

• Purchase up to 6 weeks’ additional annual leave per year

• Volunteer and representation leave

• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other public holidays for those that suit you better

Join us in shaping the future of water infrastructure in Australia — where your expertise will drive sustainable solutions and make a lasting impact on communities.

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.