2027 Graduate Civil Engineer - Hydrologist

AECOM; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Introduction

Essential Consulting Skills

Networking and Learning

Mentoring and Career Support

Learning from Experts

Flexible Work Options

Career Pathways

Job summary

Join AECOM's Perth Water Resources team as a Graduate Hydrologist, supporting flood, drainage, and water resources projects for mining, development and government clients.

You’ll work with experienced engineers on flood modelling, stormwater management, and catchment assessments, with opportunities to develop essential consulting and technical skills in a supportive, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Final-year or completed degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology or related field.
• Graduates must commence by Feb 2027 (or July 2027).
• Must have full working rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models (e.g. TUFLOW, RORB, HEC-RAS) for flood and drainage studies.
• Support data collection, GIS analysis, and catchment delineation for project inputs.
• Contribute to technical reports, design drawings, and client deliverables under senior guidance.
• Assist with site investigations, data gathering, and field assessments as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including transport, mining, civil, environmental, and structural engineers.
• Support preparation of proposals and scopes of work.

Skills

communication

teamwork

proactive mindset

professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Hydrology

Tools

TUFLOW

RORB

HEC-RAS

Job description

Company Description

“I love working at AECOM because I get to be part of projects that have a real, positive impact on communities and the environment. Every day I’m inspired by collaborating with talented colleagues, tackling complex challenges, and seeing innovative solutions come to life.”

Rylee Donald, Graduate Civil Engineer, Water Infrastructure

Come grow with us.

AECOM has been a leader in water system services across ANZ for decades, focusing on innovation and emerging technologies. We specialise in asset management and offer comprehensive planning, design, and construction for water infrastructure. From irrigation to raw water assets, we optimise efficiency, increase ROI, and reduce costs. Trusted by municipal water companies, we ensure safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental protection. Our solutions—ranging from urban flood protection to hydroelectricity—help create climate-resilient, water-sensitive cities that benefit both people and the planet.

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

Join AECOM's Perth Water Resources team as a Graduate Hydrologist , supporting flood, drainage, and water resources projects across mining, development, and government clients.

Work alongside experienced engineers and hydrologists on a variety of projects spanning flood modelling, stormwater management, and catchment assessments.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Assist in the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models (e.g. TUFLOW, RORB, HEC-RAS) for flood and drainage studies
• Support data collection, GIS analysis, and catchment delineation for project inputs
• Contribute to technical reports, design drawings, and client deliverables under senior guidance
• Assist with site investigations, data gathering, and field assessments as required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including transport and mining teams, as well as civil, environmental, and structural engineers
• Support preparation of proposals and scopes of work

What our Graduate Program offers:

• Graduate Introduction: Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.
• Essential Consulting Skills: Master core consulting skills from day one.
• Networking and Learning: Grow your network and industry know-how.
• Mentoring and Career Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
• Learning from Experts: Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.
• Flexible Work Options: Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.
• Career Pathways: Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.

Qualifications

• Graduate Attributes: We’re seeking graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive and adaptable mindset, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.
• Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or have completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field.
• Graduate Year: You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
• Commencement: You must be able to commence work by February 2027. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2027.
• Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia before applying.

What sets us apart

We are the trusted global infrastructure leader.

Across the globe, we partner with our clients in the public and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges, pioneer innovative solutions and deliver a better world.

Our reputation is recognised globally. We are named the world’s top design firm and ranked #1 in Transportation, General Building, and Environmental Engineering by Engineering News-Record in 2025.

We are also honoured to be listed among Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the twelfth consecutive year and recognised as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for our commitment to integrity and creating positive impact.

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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.