At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex water resources and flood engineering projects in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to stay ahead with emerging technologies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while solving complex challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in hydrology, hydraulics, and project leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Water Resources Engineer (Flooding) to join our Sydney team in our busy CBD office.
In this senior technical role, you will provide expert leadership in the delivery of complex water resources and flood engineering projects across major infrastructure and development sectors. You will play a key role in shaping technical approaches, solving complex hydrologic and hydraulic challenges, and ensuring high-quality, defensible outcomes for our clients.
Your focus will be on leading the technical direction of projects, including the development and review of flood studies, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, and water management strategies. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist input and mentoring engineers, while remaining actively involved in detailed technical delivery.
- Leading the technical delivery of flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, and water resource management studies for major projects.
- Providing expert input into hydrologic analysis, flood behaviour assessment, and model development using industry-standard tools.
- Developing innovative and practical solutions to complex water management and flood risk challenges.
- Reviewing and approving technical reports, models, and design outputs to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
- Supporting project teams with high-level technical advice and mentoring.
- Engaging with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to provide trusted technical guidance.
- Ensuring alignment with Australian standards and guidelines.
- Contributing to technical excellence initiatives and staying current with emerging tools, methodologies, and regulatory changes.
AECOM 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.
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At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney's CBD. Our culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing employees with ample opportunities for professional growth and development through mentorship and involvement in high-impact projects. With a commitment to technical excellence and a focus on meaningful contributions to infrastructure and environmental solutions, AECOM stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career in water resources engineering.
