At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative drainage and flood engineering projects that make a real difference.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, additional leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Relocation support to Rockhampton or Mackay available for suitable candidates.
- Why this job: Shape the future of infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5-15 years experience in drainage or flood modelling required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Our work helps people and communities thrive. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive impact around the world.
Our multidisciplinary team is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer with a background in drainage and/or flooding to work with major clients based from our busy Rockhampton or Mackay offices. This role is suitable for Water Resources Engineers with diverse backgrounds (circa 5-15 years + experience) in either drainage and/or flood modelling.
Job Description
In this role, you will provide technical inputs in the delivery of complex drainage and/or flood engineering projects across major infrastructure and development sectors. You will play a key role in shaping design approaches, solving complex drainage, hydraulic and/or hydrological challenges, and ensuring high-quality, practical, and compliant outcomes for our clients.
Your focus will be delivering drainage designs using 12D, preparing stormwater management plans, and hydraulic modelling. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist input and mentoring engineers, while contributing to project delivery, client engagement, and work-winning activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Technical delivery of drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and hydraulic assessments for local council clients and major infrastructure projects.
- Providing specialised input into hydrologic and hydraulic analysis using programs such as Civil3D, 12D, TUFLOW, DRAINS, URBS, RORB, XP-Rafts and WBNM.
- Developing practical and innovative solutions to complex drainage, flooding, and water quality challenges.
- High quality technical and non-technical report writing.
- Supporting project teams through technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance.
- Engaging with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to provide trusted technical advice and contribute to winning work.
- Ensuring alignment with Australian standards and guidelines.
- Contributing to technical excellence initiatives and staying current with emerging tools, methodologies, and regulatory changes.
Qualifications
You are a recognised engineer in design delivery and have a passion for technical excellence across multidisciplinary road, rail, defence, aviation, energy and large-scale infrastructure projects. You will likely bring:
- Proven Drainage/Flood Modelling industry experience (circa 5-15 years +).
- RPEQ or ability to apply for RPEQ preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in the planning, hydraulic assessment and design of stormwater and drainage networks, or hydrologic modelling and/or assessments.
- Confident skillset in software usage, such as Civil 3D or 12d, and/or TUFLOW or similar hydraulic modelling tools, URBS and/or XP-Rafts or similar hydrologic modelling tools, QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
- Strong technical capability across underground and surface water drainage systems.
- Experience delivering major infrastructure projects within a consulting or multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Proven ability to provide technical leadership, design review and mentoring.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working directly with clients.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of successful project delivery principles.
Additional Information
Support towards RPEQ (if needed), flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options. Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year. Volunteer and representation leave to support causes important to you. Flex public holidays, giving you greater choice over how and when you take leave.
Come grow with us and help deliver a better world.
Senior Water Resources Engineer - Flooding & Drainage (Relocate to Rockhampton or Mackay!) employer: AECOM
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, allowing you to engage with diverse engineering disciplines while contributing to impactful Defence and transport projects across Queensland. With a strong emphasis on professional development through AECOM University and flexible work arrangements, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and mentorship, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in civil infrastructure design.
