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: Flexible work options, additional leave, and support for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of infrastructure while working on impactful projects.
- Qualifications: 5-15 years in drainage/flood modelling; strong software skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. 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.
Our multidisciplinary team is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer with a background in drainage and/or flooding to work with major clients and be based from our busy Rockhampton or Mackay offices. This is a broad opportunity for Water Resources Engineers with diverse backgrounds (circa 5-15 years + experience) in either drainage and/or flood modelling.
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.
What you'll 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.
Why you'll love working with us:
- 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!) in Perth employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
