Associate Structural Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join our dynamic Building Structures Group. This senior position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects across Health, Transportation, Aviation and Defence sectors while playing a key role in growing our Adelaide practice.

As an Associate Structural Engineer, you'll lead structural engineering design and analysis for complex building projects while providing technical oversight and mentorship to engineering teams. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on integrated design solutions, manage client relationships and project delivery, contribute to business development initiatives, and help expand our Building Structures presence in the Adelaide market through strategic growth efforts.

At Jacobs, we offer the opportunity to work on significant, city-shaping projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with professional development and career advancement opportunities, a competitive salary package, generous benefits, and flexible working arrangements. In this role you'll get to be part of the prestigious Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of critical transport infrastructure buildings that will shape the future of regional connectivity.

Here's what you'll need

• Chartered Structural Engineer with minimum 10+ years of professional experience
• Strong connections within the Adelaide engineering and construction community
• Experience in Health, Transportation, and/or Defence sectors
• Technical excellence in structural design and engineering principles
• Demonstrated project management and team leadership abilities
• Passion for business development and practice growth
• Client-focused mindset with exceptional service delivery skills

Australian citizenship is required for this role due to the position involving work on defence projects that require security clearance.

Why Jacobs
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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