Senior Civil Structural Engineer | Transport
Wellington - New Zealand
Job Summary
The Opportunity
As a Senior Civil Structural Engineer youll be working with project managers and technical leads while taking ownership of structural design from concept through to detailed design while providing technical guidance and supporting successful project delivery.
Youll:
- Design civil and structural infrastructure including bridges abutments foundations retaining walls and underground structures.
- Deliver structural designs for water-retaining facilities including reservoirs tanks manholes and wet wells.
- Work across building industrial and ancillary structures including substations pipe racks platforms and equipment foundations.
- Lead a package of works to deliver structural design to expected quality of desirables and agreed milestones.
- Apply your expertise in concrete steel masonry and timber design.
- Prepare and review structural calculations design reports drawings and technical specifications.
- Lead design reviews and quality assurance ensuring deliverables meet technical programme and budget requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical coordinated engineering solutions.
- Contribute to proposals project planning engineering budgets and delivery schedules.
- Support site inspections including reviewing ITPs attending pre-pour inspections and assessing structural works against approved designs.
- Work with site and design teams to resolve construction issues and coordinate design changes.
- Mentor junior engineers share technical knowledge and support the development of the wider team.
Build strong client relationships and represent AECOM at stakeholder meetings and relevant industry events.
Qualifications :
The impact youll bring
Were looking for a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex structural challenges takes ownership of their work and can confidently collaborate across design and construction teams.
Youll ideally bring:
- A Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Strong experience in civil and structural engineering design from concept through to detailed design.
- Demonstrated technical leadership delivering packages of structural design.
- Minium 10 years experience designing a range of structures such as foundations retaining walls bridges water-retaining structures or buildings.
- Proficiency in structural design software such as SAP2000 ETABS MIDAS or SpaceGass.
- A sound understanding of structural design principles and materials including concrete steel masonry and timber.
- Experience preparing technical calculations reports drawings and specifications.
- Strong technical judgement attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience guiding junior engineers and coordinating technical deliverables.
- A commitment to health safety professional development and continuous improvement.
- Ideally working towards achieving his CPEng or similar international engineering registration.
Wed particularly value experience across complex civil infrastructure water-retaining structures or industrial facilities alongside involvement in site inspections and construction support.
Additional Information :
Why AECOM
Youll join a global business with the technical depth to tackle challenging projects and a collaborative team where your expertise can make a real difference. With opportunities to work across diverse infrastructure sectors youll broaden your experience contribute to meaningful projects and continue developing your career. You will have the opportunity to work with AECOMs seasoned professional engineers and industry subject matter experts.
Ready for your next challenge Join AECOM and help deliver a better world.
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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 .
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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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