Principal Drainage Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Principal Drainage Engineer with extensive knowledge of 12D software to join its Perth-based multidisciplinary team. The role provides technical input on complex drainage and stormwater engineering projects across major infrastructure and development sectors, shaping design approaches and mentoring engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver drainage designs, stormwater management plans and hydraulic assessments for major infrastructure projects
• Provide expert input into hydrologic and hydraulic analysis using 12D and DRAINS
• Develop practical solutions to complex drainage, flooding and water quality challenges
• Review and approve engineering designs, models and technical documentation for accuracy, quality and compliance
• Support project teams through technical guidance, mentoring and quality assurance
• Engage with clients, regulators and stakeholders to give trusted technical advice and help win work
• Ensure alignment with Australian standards and guidelines, and stay current with emerging tools and regulations

Required profile

• Recognised technical leader with around 10+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience planning, assessing and designing stormwater and drainage networks
• Experience delivering major infrastructure projects in a consulting or multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Proven technical leadership, design review and mentoring ability
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness of project delivery
• Experience in Western Australia is highly regarded

Required skills

• Stormwater and drainage hydraulics
• 12D and DRAINS
• ARR 2019 and relevant drainage standards
• Hydraulic modelling tools such as TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, MUSIC or RORB
• Technical governance, independent design review and project assurance

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work and flexible hours
• Purchase of up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave, and flex public holidays
• Access to major projects, technical experts and career development pathways