Principal Structural Engineer - Advanced Analysis Specialist

Principal Structural Engineer - Advanced Analysis Specialist

Our Adelaide Buildings & Places team are looking for a Principal (or Associate Director) level Structural Engineer to join their team.

How you'll make a difference:

• Act as a Senior technical specialist in advanced structural analysis, supporting the delivery of complex, high-risk projects across multiple sectors including defence and energy.
• Lead the application of advanced analytical techniques, including linear and non-linear analysis, performance-based seismic design, and soil–structure interaction, to inform critical design decisions.
• Provide independent technical assurance and review for complex and non-standard design approaches, acting as a senior checker for high-risk elements of projects.
• Use your expertise to interpret and apply Australian Standards, alongside international codes (e.g. ASCE, ACI, AISC), undertaking gap analysis and developing robust, project-specific compliance strategies.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, practical design recommendations, supporting multidisciplinary teams and influencing project outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of best practice in advanced analysis, mentoring engineers and supporting capability uplift across the structural team.

The qualities that will help you thrive:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural), with postgraduate qualifications in structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, or related field desirable.
• Ideally, 10+ years' experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on advanced analysis and complex structural behaviour.
• Demonstrated experience in: Non-linear structural analysis, performance-based seismic design and / or soil–structure interaction
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Standards, with experience applying and interpreting international design codes.
• Proficiency in industry-standard analysis tools (e.g. ETABS, SAP2000, Perform-3D, STAAD.Pro, PLAXIS, SpaceGASS or similar), and experience using MathCAD for transparent, auditable calculations.
• Experience or interest in scripting and computational design, including automation of analysis workflows using tools such as the ETABS/SAP2000 Python API, is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach, with a passion for solving challenging engineering problems and supporting the development of others.

Given the nature of our projects, Australian Citizenship is essential with current / prior defence clearance (or the ability to obtain) being crucial.