Director Level Structural Engineer - Dams

Join AECOM as a Principal Structural Engineer specializing in buildings, where you will lead innovative structural design projects that shape the future of urban environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that enhance community resilience and sustainability.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Structural Engineer to join our dynamic Building Engineering team, specializing in Defence Projects. While our primary preference is for Adelaide, candidates may also be considered from Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.Your Role:Serve as a senior technical expert, providing in-depth technical guidance to the team. Leverage your expertise in essential building components, including stability design, basements, structural steel framing, and connections, with a strong emphasis on designing cost-effective post-tensioned concrete floors.Utilize your extensive delivery experience with various construction materials to engage effectively with clients, architects, and builders throughout the design and construction phases of significant projects.Oversee and refine design and delivery processes to ensure high-quality, economically viable work by team members.Apply your technical knowledge to conduct quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings, as well as to prepare detailed technical specifications.Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team to perform inter-disciplinary reviews of project deliverables while contributing to engineering budgets and schedules to align with project goals.

Join Colliers International as a Senior Structural Engineer, where your expertise will shape the structural integrity of innovative projects across Melbourne. In this vital role, you will lead the design and analysis of complex structures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and client specifications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results and drive project success.

Join AECOM as a Graduate Structural Engineer specializing in bridges for the year 2027. In this role, you will engage in the design and analysis of bridge structures, collaborating with experienced engineers on innovative projects. Your contributions will help shape the infrastructure of tomorrow, ensuring safety and sustainability.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Building Services. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to deliver innovative solutions in electrical engineering, contributing to the design and implementation of sustainable building projects. You will collaborate closely with architects, project managers, and other engineers to ensure that all systems are efficiently integrated and meet the highest standards of quality.

Role overview AECOM seeks a Director of Structural Engineering to lead its Energy sector projects in Melbourne. This leadership role centers on managing a team of structural engineers and delivering solutions for a variety of energy-focused initiatives. The position carries responsibility for both technical direction and team development within the energy project portfolio. What you will do Guide and mentor a team of structural engineers working on energy projects Create and apply design strategies for complex energy sector work Collaborate with multidisciplinary groups to achieve project goals Uphold quality standards and ensure compliance with industry regulations Promote continuous improvement in project delivery and foster a culture of excellence within the team Requirements Significant experience in structural engineering, particularly within the energy sector Demonstrated leadership and experience managing engineering teams Strong ability to work across disciplines and drive project outcomes Dedication to quality, safety, and adherence to industry best practices This position offers the opportunity to influence major energy projects and shape the direction of a committed team at AECOM in Melbourne.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will lead engineering projects, ensuring efficient and innovative process designs that meet our clients' needs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize process performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Overview AECOM is hiring a Senior Project Coordinator for Building Engineering in Melbourne. This position manages engineering projects through all phases, working alongside teams from multiple disciplines. The coordinator ensures projects stay on schedule and within budget. Key Responsibilities Oversee and track project schedules from start to finish Facilitate communication among stakeholders Ensure all work complies with relevant regulatory standards Lead project meetings and support strategic planning efforts Mentor and support junior team members Who Thrives Here This role suits candidates who enjoy collaborating across disciplines, keeping projects organized, and supporting the growth of less experienced colleagues.

Join our expanding defence portfolio as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in our Building Engineering team. We are in search of a seasoned technical leader who excels at providing innovative design solutions across various sectors.While our preferred location is Adelaide, we also offer opportunities in Brisbane and Melbourne.Your Impact:Leverage your extensive mechanical design expertise to achieve exceptional, cost-effective results in key sectors including health, defence, transport, data centres, sports, and other significant building projects across Australia and New Zealand.Take charge of mechanical design packages for major client projects, ensuring technical excellence through meticulous design reviews and compliance checks.Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of calculations, specifications, and design documentation.Guide and mentor junior engineers, aiding in their technical advancement and nurturing a culture of ongoing improvement.Establish and sustain strong relationships with internal teams and clients to ensure successful project outcomes and foster repeat business.

Join our dynamic team at Pexa as a Principal Engineer, where innovation meets excellence. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex engineering projects, driving the design and development of cutting-edge solutions that transform the property settlement industry. Collaborate with a talented team, leverage advanced technologies, and help shape the future of digital conveyancing.

Role Overview The Principal Engineer at Xero works closely with teams across the product group to design and deliver software solutions for customers. This role leads efforts to strengthen engineering practices, improve software architecture, and ensure technical decisions support Xero’s product roadmap. Collaboration with senior leaders is a key part of the job, helping to shape technical strategy and align teams on shared goals. Responsibilities include clarifying complex technical challenges, simplifying processes, and using data to drive decisions that deliver customer value early. The Principal Engineer also identifies cross-team opportunities and partners with others to address engineering challenges at scale. Team Collaboration and Culture This position fosters a cross-functional environment, contributing to the technical roadmap and architectural direction both within the product group and across Xero. Building trust and credibility with stakeholders and support teams is essential. The team culture emphasizes psychological safety, inclusion, and empowering teams to experiment, learn, and perform at their best. Key Focus Areas Refactoring complex, monolithic systems into scalable, cloud-native distributed architectures. Promoting a modern DevOps culture and supporting the adoption of technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, and React. Setting engineering standards and frameworks at the portfolio level to raise quality across teams. Guiding teams in defining and implementing SLOs, while ensuring deployment pipelines are reliable and secure. Work Environment This Melbourne-based role follows a hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. The office at 260 Burwood Rd offers modern facilities and the chance to connect with a skilled and engaged team.

The Role and Its ImpactJoin us as a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of the Xero Accounting App (XAA), our premier mobile platform designed for small business owners to manage their finances effortlessly. In this role, you'll establish the benchmarks for engineering excellence at Xero, enhancing our technical capabilities and shaping the architectural strategies that align with our global product vision.You'll serve as a pivotal link between product vision and execution, influencing the technical roadmap to ensure our engineering decisions resonate with our strategic objectives. We seek a leader who excels in tackling complex engineering challenges, clarifying ambiguities, and fostering collaboration across various teams.Your Initial Focus Areas Will Include*Hybrid Mobile Evolution*: Establishing integration and performance standards in a landscape where native and React Native technologies coexist.*Systemic Operational Excellence*: Spearheading proactive strategies to mitigate issues by creating frameworks for Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and quality standards.*Capability Elevation*: Empowering lead engineers, attracting top talent, and engaging with the wider tech community as a mentor.*Efficiency*: Crafting and implementing an AI-driven engineering vision that revolutionizes software design, development, testing, and maintenance, resulting in significant productivity enhancements across teams.Work EnvironmentOur teams are based in Australia, and this hybrid role allows you to work from either Melbourne or Sydney, providing the flexibility to engage in focused tasks while collaborating in our vibrant office spaces.What We Are Looking ForExtensive experience in developing and leading mobile applications within expansive, high-growth environments, including expertise in scaling mobile build and release pipelines and architecting cloud-native backend services and APIs (preferably AWS).A strategic mindset that ensures technical architecture aligns with product strategies, fostering both technical feasibility and exceptional customer experiences.

Join Shield AI, a pioneering deep-tech company established in 2015, dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through cutting-edge intelligent systems. Our innovative solutions include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, along with the Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision product lines. With a global presence across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, our technology is actively empowering operations worldwide. Discover more at www.shield.ai. Connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. At Shield AI, we are committed to building intelligent systems that protect both service members and civilians. Our advanced autonomy and vision technology are now being embraced in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments within modern defense.We have established a specialized software factory focused on the development, optimization, evaluation, and analysis of autonomy and vision system solutions, and we are witnessing impressive growth. As demand escalates, we collaborate closely with our partners and customers to tackle significant warfighting challenges and deliver transformative technology.This role is central to our mission. We are seeking a Build & Release Engineer who will play a crucial role in our teams that deploy autonomy software to edge systems, often operating in isolated or constrained conditions. You will be responsible for the engineering “last mile” between C++ development and reliable delivery: ensuring reproducible builds, maintaining trustworthy artifacts, promoting across environments, and facilitating deployable releases that perform effectively in critical scenarios.If you are passionate about modern C++ toolchains, dependency management, artifact provenance, and accelerating CI/CD processes to be fast and deterministic—this is the role for you.

BESIX Watpac is on the lookout for a dynamic Building Services Engineer to orchestrate and oversee both design and on-site engineering activities for building services, ensuring that projects are completed within the designated timelines and budgets.Key responsibilities include:Engaging in design management for building services encompassing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fire systems to guarantee compliance with specifications, cost constraints, and construction schedules.Collaborating with building services engineering consultants and subcontractors as needed.Working closely with the Contracts Administrator to identify potential cost savings and assist in product selection and problem resolution to maximize value.Reviewing documentation to ensure adequacy in design input.Monitoring the production of workshop drawings and as-built documentation throughout the project lifecycle.Overseeing construction progress and quality of plant installations on-site, ensuring adherence to quality control, engineering, and safety standards.Participating in project handover and commissioning processes, including final documentation submission, as-built documents, authority approvals, warranties, training, and guarantees.

Join our team at minderacraft as a Principal Engineer / Consulting Engineer and take a leading role in the evolution of a cutting-edge smart energy platform. This position uniquely blends technical leadership with client engagement, requiring a balance of architectural guidance and strategic collaboration.As a senior technical authority, you will guide the engineering direction of our program, working closely with senior client stakeholders. With a strong emphasis on AI, we are searching for an individual who is genuinely skilled and enthusiastic about integrating AI throughout the software development lifecycle.The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded full-stack principal familiar with transitioning between React frontends, Node.js integration layers, and AWS cloud infrastructure, while confidently navigating conversations with executives.

As the Structural Technical Director, you will spearhead the engineering design for intricate maritime infrastructure, drawing upon your extensive experience in the Ports, Defence, Transport, and Energy sectors. You will lead a dynamic and expanding team, providing expert technical direction, design leadership, and oversight of structural design processes.Your role is pivotal in ensuring engineering excellence while upholding safety, sustainability, and constructability standards. Collaboration is key; you will engage actively within a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with various disciplines, collaborators, stakeholders, and clients, while confidently conveying structural engineering concepts throughout all design phases.Your impact will be significant by:Overseeing the design, analysis, and execution of structural engineering initiatives within the maritime sector.Ensuring adherence to national and international standards, regulations, and industry best practices.Working in tandem with multidisciplinary teams to devise innovative solutions tailored to client requirements and project specifications.Mentoring and nurturing junior engineers, promoting a culture of ongoing improvement and technical excellence.Engaging stakeholders, clients, and regulatory authorities to support sustainable practices and uphold quality assurance.

POSITION SUMMARY Join our dynamic Defense & Security Proposals team as a Senior Principal Engineer specializing in Electronic Warfare (EW). You will play a pivotal role in crafting technical proposals for our cutting-edge C-390 Millennium military multi-mission aircraft, engaging with various stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a Principal Engineer, providing technical expertise and guidance on medium to large-scale projects, coordinating junior to senior engineers as needed.Conduct thorough analysis of customer and market requirements, proposing effective solutions and overseeing the development of technical proposals for prospective clients of the C-390 Millennium.Serve as a technical liaison with Embraer partners across the United States, addressing inquiries and offering guidance on the C-390 Millennium model.Perform technical evaluations of potential product developments to fulfill customer needs, especially in relation to EW systems.Provide on-site technical support during meetings with potential partners and customers, both domestically and internationally.Collaborate with internal engineering teams to ensure technical inputs align with client specifications and standards.Establish project milestones, conduct risk assessments, and estimate engineering resources for project success during the pre-sales phase.Work closely with the business development team to identify and pursue new market opportunities.Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders, interfacing with various company units, customers, and partners.Contribute to special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by management.Drive process improvements, quality enhancement initiatives, product advancements, and support strategic initiatives within your discipline.Engage in open discussions about workflows and ongoing projects, leading any improvement initiatives that align with business requirements.

Join us at Colliers as a Principal Planner in Melbourne, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping urban development and land use strategies. You’ll collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver innovative planning solutions that align with community needs and regulatory frameworks.This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex projects, engage in high-level decision-making, and influence the direction of planning initiatives. If you are passionate about urban planning and have a track record of effective leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Join AECOM as a Principal Dams Engineer in Melbourne, where you will play a key role in leading and managing the design, analysis, and construction of dam projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions that meet industry standards and client expectations. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure development.