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Principal Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure

  • Pin (2)420 George Street, Sydney
  • Group (22) Engineering , Engineering Civil/Structural , Wastewater Treatment , Water Treatment

Posted : 15/05/26
Applications Close :14/06/26

AECOM is expanding its Water business and is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Civil Engineer to join our Sydney office.

Our services include network and treatment planning and design for water, wastewater and recycled water projects.

In joining our dynamic and market-leading team, you will contribute to the delivery of our growing portfolio of large infrastructure projects across NSW, Australia, and the broader region and provide our range of clients with brilliant and innovative solutions.

How you’ll make a difference:

  • Provide technical leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams in delivering concept designs, detailed designs, and construction support for pipelines, pumping stations, storages, and some treatment projects
  • Being proactive to deliver high-quality and timely technical outputs that meet client expectations
  • Contributing to our high-performing, engaged and supportive team culture
  • Mentoring and supporting colleagues to foster learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

About You

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.

The qualities that help you thrive

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • Extensive years of relevant consulting experience on water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a design (including design & construction) environment
  • Design experience that demonstrates the development and evaluation of options to arrive at a preferred solution – water, recycled water, sewerage
  • Knowledge of water industry standards, codes, and common practices
  • Proficiency in CAD – 12D or AutoCAD 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?

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