Water Resources Engineer / Senior Water Resources Engineer in Mackay, Australia

Company Description

We’re committed to the professional development of our people.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Providing sustainable water solutions for a better world.

For decades AECOM has been providing water system services throughout ANZ with a focus on emerging technology and innovation. We are industry leaders in asset management as well as the full range of infrastructure and service planning, design, and construction.

Public and private municipal water companies call on our experience to help them protect public health and the environment through the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation services.

We work closely with clients to provide water solutions that contribute to liveable and water sensitive cities, reduce cost and impact and use new technology in treatment processes.

We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

Our Water team in Northern Queensland is growing and we currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Water Resources Engineer to join AECOM based in our Townsville or Mackay offices.

Join an industry leading team in the delivery of water resources projects, particularly in the areas of flood risk management, nature-based solutions, mine water management, water quality assessments and major infrastructure.

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. Gain an unparalleled blend of technical, project management and commercial skills from the opportunities afforded from a regional office whilst working for an international consultancy.

What a day in this role could involve:

• Work with a variety of specialists and technical disciplines on flood assessment projects, stormwater management plans, mine waste management projects.

• Support water sensitive urban design, drainage design and hydraulic design for civil works.

• Contribute to transformative projects in the local region as well as across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

• Opportunities to support project management activities and build relationships with clients depending on your interests.

• You will be supported in obtaining your CPEng and RPEQ if you are not already accredited and receive strong mentoring and support to progress your career.

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.

What are we looking for from you?

• Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline & RPEQ/CPEng (or working towards)

• Working knowledge of ARR2019, TMR Drainage Manual, and QUDM;

• Ideally, demonstrated experience with water resource modelling packages such as TUFLOW, DRAINS, HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), RORB, XP-RAFTS, URBS, MUSIC, GoldSim etc.

• Experience with 12D design & GIS software

• Experience developing flood studies and ideally, water balance models

• CFD modelling skills using software packages such as Flow-3D or OpenFoam – highly regarded.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to write high quality technical and non-technical reports.

Are you looking to take the next step and set your career on a new trajectory in 2025? Join us and let’s get started.

Additional Information

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. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

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. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10120859

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd