“The culture at AECOM is a well-balanced recipe to bake a flavoursome, healthy meal, that fills you with nourishing nutrients and gives you that flavour you crave” – Dominique Keirens, Technical Director - Water Planning

How will you make your mark?

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated.

Enjoy the freedom to grow with customisable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute.

Job Description

Due to significant contract awards within our ANZ Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure Team in Southeast Queensland (SEQ), these awards bring a secure 10-year pipeline of work, with AECOM’s flexibility you can base yourself in our Sunshine Coast or Brisbane offices.

The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, asset management, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining, and defence sectors, with a key focus on supporting sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve. 

By joining our team, you will have access to mentoring and guidance from our industry leading experts. You will also have the opportunity to work and collaborate with interstate and international offices.

What a day in this role could involve:

• Lead the design on various water infrastructure projects including networks, wastewater treatment plant upgrades and renewals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.
• You will have the opportunity to get involved in coordinating, managing and completing projects from inception, including involvement in the bidding phase, concept design, detailed design, tendering, and construction phase support.
• Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships working with various clients and local, regional, and global AECOM colleagues as part of multidisciplinary teams and project delivery.

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?

• Relevant tertiary qualifications & RPEQ / CPEng.
• Demonstrated experience in water and/or wastewater projects within a dynamic consulting and design environment.
• Experience in leading project / technical teams.
• An interest in mentoring, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of applicable Australian codes and standards.
• Passion for delivering high quality work & excellent client and stakeholder engagement skills.

Join us and let's get started.