Senior Engineer – Vertical Transportation

About the role

AECOM’s Buildings + Places team is looking for a motivated Senior Engineer – Vertical Transportation to join the Building Engineering group. You will take ownership of vertical transport project delivery, develop technical capability and engage with clients and project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engineering support for lift, escalator and moving walk systems across multiple projects, including design, coordination and documentation.
• Undertake passenger traffic analysis and lift simulation modelling using Elevate or equivalent software.
• Support senior engineers with complex technical problem solving and progressively own smaller to mid‑scale project deliverables.
• Conduct site inspections, condition assessments and performance reviews of existing systems for asset management and modernisation studies.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and design documentation in compliance with Australian standards, codes and client requirements.

Required profile

• Engineering qualification in electrical, mechanical, mechatronic or building services disciplines, or equivalent technical pathway.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and take ownership of technical deliverables.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with growing confidence in client and stakeholder engagement.
• Progress toward professional accreditation with Engineers Australia, preferably aiming for Chartered status.

Required skills

• Experience or interest in lift, escalator and moving walk system design, specification and coordination.
• Proficiency with passenger traffic analysis and lift simulation tools such as Elevate.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian standards and codes for vertical transportation.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options, alternative start/finish times and part‑time or job‑sharing.
• Up to six weeks additional annual leave and flexible public holidays.
• Continuous learning opportunities: lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses, paid study leave and global career pathways.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity and belonging.