Graduate Civil/Environmental Engineer - Hydrologist (Feb 2027)

Buddhi Dharma; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

AECOM in Perth is offering a Graduate Hydrologist program, supporting flood, drainage and water resources projects for mining, development and government clients. You will work alongside experienced engineers and hydrologists on a range of tasks from flood modelling to catchment assessments.

You will develop modelling skills with tools like TUFLOW, GIS analysis, and contribute to client deliverables while gaining mentoring and career guidance.

Qualifications

• Graduate attributes include strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must have completed or be in final year of Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology or related field.
• Graduates must be available to commence by Feb 2027 or July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of hydrologic and hydraulic models for flood and drainage studies.
• Support data collection, GIS analysis, and catchment delineation.
• Contribute to technical reports, design drawings, and client deliverables under guidance.
• Assist with site investigations, data gathering, and field assessments as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across transport, mining, civil, environmental and structural engineering.
• Support preparation of proposals and scopes of work.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Adaptable

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or related field

Tools

TUFLOW

RORB

HEC-RAS

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

Howyou’llmake 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.

Requirements for Success

• Graduate Attributes:We'reseeking graduates withstrong communicationand 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 inCivil 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 tocommencework by February 2027. We are open to mid-year finishers whoare able tocommenceby July 2027.
• Working Rights:You must have full working rights to work in Australiabefore applying.

About AECOM

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