Senior Water Infrastructure Engineers

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Job Description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join our industry leading Water Infrastructure team based in our Townsville or Rockhampton offices. Work across a range of significant water infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, storage reservoirs and water & wastewater treatment infrastructure for various clients both locally in North Queensland and beyond.

Life in regional Queensland offers a unique blend of professional growth and a relaxed lifestyle, with vibrant communities surrounded by beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, and rich cultural scenes. AECOM fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, with our offices offering a strong sense of community and a balanced pace of life, making them ideal places to thrive.

How you’ll make a difference

• Apply your water infrastructure design skills and knowledge into meaningful local and national projects.
• Lead project delivery from business development through design to construction, managing commercial aspects.
• Provide technical leadership with support from multidisciplinary teams and ensure quality, timely, and budget-compliant outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff and build strong relationships with internal and external clients across various sectors.

Qualifications

The 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.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications – essential & RPEQ / CPEng – highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in working on/managing complex multidisciplinary projects and meeting delivery requirements in the water infrastructure industry.
• An interest in succession and long-term growth within a global organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively at both an internal and external, client-facing level, developing new client relationships and maintaining existing networks within the business.
• Ability to and an interest in guiding and mentoring junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.

Additional Information

If you are an experienced water infrastructure engineering professional looking to take the next step in your career, or you are coming from another location or country to establish yourself in Northern Queensland, we would love to hear from you. For the right candidate, we will provide assistance with visa sponsorship and relocation for you and your family as required.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.

Ready 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.

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.