Senior Aviation Engineer

“I enjoy working for the AECOM Aviation Team as it offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects alongside great people and clients, in a dynamic environment that leverages our truly global capabilities and supports my continued professional growth”. Aviation - Duncan Price, ANZ Aviation Client DirectorCome grow with us.AECOM sets the pace for airport and aviation development programs globally. Our aviation specialists assist clients at every project stage, from master planning and program definition through design, construction, and project closeout. This comprehensive experience allows us to develop programs that anticipate the realities of functional planning, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring successful project outcomes.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Aviation Engineer to join our busy Aviation team in Brisbane. This role focuses on the technical delivery of critical airfield and airport infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, analysis, and documentation phases of projects for a diverse client base, including international and regional commercial airports and the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces’ (ADF/NZDF) airfield portfolios. This position offers excellent exposure to complex projects and strong mentorship for career development.What will a day in this role look like:Design Development: Contribute to the detailed design of airfield civil infrastructure projects, including pavements (runways, taxiways, aprons), geometrics, grading, and drainage systems. Documentation: Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design drawings, ensuring they are accurate, well-presented, and adhere to internal quality standards. Calculations: Perform engineering calculations and analyses (e.g., pavement design analysis, airfield geometric compliance checks) using relevant engineering software and methodologies. Compliance: Ensure all technical work is compliant with relevant standards and regulations, including CASA MOS 139, ICAO Annex 14, and specific Defence design manuals. Project Execution: Assist Project Managers and Team Leads in the delivery of projects, focusing on timely and high-quality technical outputs. Site Support: Support construction phase services, including responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), reviewing contractor submissions, and conducting occasional site visits/inspections (as required by the project). Collaboration: Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary engineering teams (e.g., electrical, structural, hydraulic) to integrate design elements seamlessly. Client Interface: Attend project meetings and workshops, clearly articulating technical options and findings to clients and stakeholders. Peer collaboration: Participate in AECOM’s Global Aviation Technical Academy and have active involvement in the Aviation Technical Practice Group, comprised of a network of 850+ peers around the globe. QualificationsThe qualities that help you thriveThe following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.Experience: The role is adaptable and would suit an engineer with anywhere from 3 to 10 years’ experience in airside infrastructure engineering design, aviation pavement design, pavement condition assessment and evaluation. Client Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working with either commercial airport clients (international or regional) and/or the Defence sector (ADF/NZDF). Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field. Ability to gain professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered Engineer / RPEQ) is highly desirable. Knowledge: Knowledge of standards and guidelines from different organizations and authorities including CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). Additional InformationWhy you’ll love working with usFlexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work optionsPurchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per yearReward and recognition programme and long service awardsContinuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunitiesReady to push the limits of what’s possible?We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.About AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.About AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.