Senior Civil Engineer - Water Resources

About the role

AECOM's Water Resources team is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer with some experience in drainage design and a passion for water management. The role suits civil engineers with a diverse background (about 5-15 years' experience) and exposure to surface water management across multidisciplinary projects. It is based from the Rockhampton or Mackay offices.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of civil engineering projects within the Water business, working with engineers and technical specialists.
• Deliver civil engineering design and documentation for water management projects.
• Contribute to civil design packages, including drainage, stormwater and associated infrastructure where required.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, calculations and specifications.
• Support design reviews, quality assurance and compliance with relevant Australian standards and guidelines.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and give technical advice.
• Support project planning, coordination, delivery and ongoing client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance to developing engineers and share knowledge across the team.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Solid experience in civil engineering design and project delivery, ideally in a consulting or multidisciplinary environment.
• Some experience with drainage or stormwater management design, with an understanding of hydrology and hydraulics, design principles and standards.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and produce clear, accurate design documentation.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving approach.
• RPEQ registration, or the ability to work towards it, is advantageous; experience mentoring junior engineers is also advantageous.

Required skills

• Civil design software such as 12d or Civil 3D
• GIS such as QGIS and ESRI products
• Hydrological and hydraulic analysis tools such as DRAINS and MUSIC, and desirably RORB/URBS/XP-RAFTS/WBNM and TUFLOW

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start and finish times, job sharing and hybrid work options.
• Option to buy up to six weeks of additional annual leave each year.
• Volunteer and representation leave, and flexible public holidays.
• Structured career development and access to civil and water infrastructure projects.