Senior Structural Engineer - Ports & Marine
Job Description
Senior Structural Engineer – Ports & Marine
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What you’ll do
As a Senior Structural Engineer – Ports & Marine based in Brisbane, you’ll join Aurecon’s global centre of excellence in Ports, Marine & Coastal, playing a key role in shaping and delivering projects across Australasian ports.
Advise clients on complex engineering projects from concept to delivery
Work with high-performing and successful multi-disciplinary teams to solve technical challenges
Deliver high-quality advice that informs decisions
Contribute to resilient and innovative engineering solutions
Apply advanced analytics and optimisation to enhance performance
With over 50 years of impact across Queensland and beyond, you’ll be part of our broader Industrial services group, that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
You’ll work within Australia’s leading ports and marine team and contribute to some of the country’s most significant port, maritime and shipyard projects, including:
- Major Defence Shipyard projects of national importance (including AUKUS shipyards News | Joint venture to design submarine yard in South Australia).
What you’ll bring
Relevant engineering qualifications and 6+ years’ experience with substantial experience in marine structural and port engineering
Proven ability to shape, lead and deliver projects across the full lifecycle
Strong track record of building trusted client relationships through high-quality delivery, with solid project and stakeholder management skills
A proactive approach to learning and developing alongside industry-leading technical experts
Ability to communicate complex marine and structural concepts clearly to clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
Strong structural engineering foundations, with the capability to develop bespoke design solutions and mentor junior team members
The ability to see the big picture and challenge assumptions
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the Australian Financial Review as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.