Senior Water Resources Engineer

About the role

AECOM's Water Resources team in Sydney is looking for an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to join its Hunter Water Resources team. The role works closely with engineers, scientists, drafters and other professionals across the business, providing technical support for projects in the resources, waste, industrial, infrastructure and developer sectors. It involves delivering water resources impact assessments, management plans and strategies, compliance reports, water management system design and water licensing assessments.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support in water resources, including impact assessment, water balance modelling, water quality, flood modelling, erosion and sediment control.
• Deliver water resources impact assessments, management plans and strategies, compliance reports, water management system design and water licensing assessments.
• Contribute to the technical delivery of projects such as a waste facility water and leachate management strategy, drainage design and erosion and sediment control plans, and raw and potable water management strategies.

Required profile

• 4-8 years of industry experience in a similar role is essential.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental, Civil or Chemical) or Environmental Science, or equivalent, is essential.
• Experience with GoldSim and GIS software is essential.
• Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand guidelines for fresh and marine water quality, the NSW Water Management Act 2000, the Water Management (General) Regulation 2025, and managing urban stormwater, soils and construction volumes 1 and 2.

Required skills

• Water resource impact assessment, water balance modelling, water quality investigations and modelling, and management plan preparation.
• Hydrological studies and flood modelling.
• Knowledge of detailed road and/or rail designs and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Software: GoldSim, TUFLOW, MUSIC, HEC-RAS (desirable).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work.
• Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
• Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year and flexible public holidays.