Urgent Principal Structural Engineering – Sydney

Principal Structural Engineer

At Beca, there are endless opportunities and exciting projects within the industrial team, working across sectors such as water, food and beverage, minerals and metals, forestry, energy and manufacturing, water, power, airports, ports, and defence.

We are proud to be selected as one of Sydney Water Corporation's design development partners, providing sustainable solutions to address challenges in the Sydney metro area.

This is your chance to be part of a team delivering significant projects that make a real difference in our communities. Let’s make everyday better together

The Opportunity

This win, along with other water projects in NSW and across Australia, marks a transformative step in supporting clients with complex infrastructure challenges.

To deliver innovative solutions, we seek a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Sydney team and support our national industrial and water business.

This role is ideal for an experienced professional looking to advance their career by leading and developing our Sydney team and working on diverse water infrastructure projects.

You will lead structural designs for steel structures in hydraulic structures, pump stations, service reservoirs, treatment facilities, and general industrial projects. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll manage end-to-end project delivery, including design, documentation, and construction support.

In a supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity and continuous improvement, you will have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and grow professionally. As a principal, you will be a key leader in the Sydney Structural team, driving successful project outcomes through team leadership.

About You

You will be a Chartered Professional Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering, with significant experience in steel structures design (industrial buildings, steel framing, roofing). Experience with concrete or liquid retaining structures is desirable but not essential. You should be highly organized with excellent technical and communication skills, with a desire to lead and mentor teams and ensure project success.

You should have a collaborative working style, embracing interdisciplinary teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning and career development. Industry knowledge, innovation, and thought leadership are essential.

What We Offer

A career with Beca provides:

- Flexibility & Wellbeing: Enjoy flexible work options and dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
- Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse, inclusive team, share in our success through shareholder opportunities.
- Parental Leave: Up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all genders.
- Career Growth & Development: Access continuous learning, professional accreditation support, and pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia.

Who is Beca?

Beca is a leading employee-owned professional services consultancy in the Asia-Pacific with over 4,300 staff. We bring diverse perspectives to every challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience.

Our vision, ‘Creative people together transforming our world,’ reflects our culture and purpose—to make every day better. Our core values—partnership, tenacity, enjoyment, and care—guide our daily work and client relationships.

We are committed to making a positive difference for our clients, people, and community. We support flexible working arrangements to help balance work and life.

Ready to make the move? / Apply now

If you want to make every day better, apply online today For more about our people and projects, visit www.beca.com

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