“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 Gold Coast, QLD

Come grow with us.

Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.

We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing).

With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

AECOM’s Water Team in Perth is currently looking for an experienced water infrastructure engineer, who has a passion for technical excellence and is keen to further develop their experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects in a global organisation.

The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, 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 support a variety of major projects locally in Western Australia as well as interstate.

How you’ll make a difference

• Apply your water infrastructure design skills and knowledge including water pressure pipeline design, desalination plants and gravity sewers into meaningful local and national projects.

• Contribute to projects across the lifecycle from inception, including involvement in the bidding phase, concept design, detailed design, tendering, and construction phase support.

• Opportunities to support project management activities and build relationships with clients.

The qualities that help you thrive

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.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a strong knowledge of applicable Australian codes and standards.

• Proven experience in water and/or wastewater projects within consulting and design environments, including work with local provider Water Corporation.

• A passion for high-quality project delivery.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ideally, experienced in using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         

• Volunteer and representation leave

• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.