Drainage Engineer

Aecom; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave (up to 6 weeks

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

Aecom in Australia is actively seeking a Water Resources engineer to join our multidisciplinary team in drainage modelling and design for major transport and civil projects across NSW and Australia. You’ll contribute to design, modelling and reporting while collaborating with civil, road, water and multidisciplinary teams. The role suits engineers with 3–7 years’ post-graduate experience seeking growth in a consultancy environment. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering drainage modelling and design for major transport or road projects.
• 3–7 years post-graduate experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Australian drainage design standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking drainage network modelling and design for major road and transport infrastructure projects.
• Developing and documenting stormwater drainage systems, including pit and pipe networks.
• Preparing design models, drawings, calculations and technical reports.
• Coordinating with broader civil, road, water and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Supporting delivery from planning to detailed design.
• Contributing to proposal support and maintaining client service outcomes.
• Continuing to develop technical skills and local market knowledge.

Skills

Drainage modelling

Hydraulic analysis

Collaboration

Tools

12d

DRAINS

AutoCAD

Job description

At AECOM, we are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme 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.

Job Description

How you’ll make a difference

In this role, you’ll join a multidisciplinary Water Resources team and contribute to drainage network modelling and design, and water resources assessments across diverse projects in transport, defence, mining, and energy transition (including wind, solar and BESS). You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally and nationally, while benefiting from mentoring by industry‑leading specialists and opportunities to work across NSW and throughout Australia. This position would likely suit an engineer with 3–7 years’ post‑graduate experience looking to further develop their technical skills in a collaborative consultancy environment.

In this role, you will mainly support the delivery of drainage modelling and design packages for major transport and civil infrastructure projects. You will work on technically challenging projects that require practical, coordinated, and design‑focused solutions across large road corridors.

What you'll be doing

• Undertaking drainage network modelling and design for major road and transport infrastructure projects
• Developing and documenting stormwater drainage systems, including pit and pipe networks, longitudinal drainage and corridor drainage solutions
• Preparing design models, drawings, calculations and technical reports
• Coordinating with broader civil, road, water and multidisciplinary design teams to achieve integrated project outcomes
• Supporting the delivery of projects from planning and concept design through to detailed design
• Contributing to proposal support and maintaining strong client service outcomes
• Continuing to develop your technical skills, project delivery capability and local market knowledge

Qualifications

Required qualifications and experience include:

• Experience delivering work within a consulting, design or engineering environment, ideally 3–7 years
• Demonstrated experience in drainage network modelling and drainage design, particularly for major transport or road corridor projects
• Proficiency in 12d, DRAINS and AutoCAD
• A sound understanding of drainage design principles for linear infrastructure and road corridor environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project team
• Familiarity with relevant Australian drainage design standards and guidance
• Exposure to hydrologic or hydraulic assessment tools that support drainage design outcomes

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, 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

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.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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