Graduate Hydrologist — Water Resources & Flood Modelling

JP Morgan Chase; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate program

Mentoring

Networking

Flexible work

Job summary

AECOM's Perth Water Resources team is seeking a Graduate Hydrologist to support flood, drainage, and water resources projects across mining, development, and government clients. You’ll work with experienced engineers on flood modelling, stormwater management, and catchment assessments.

You’ll develop hydrologic and hydraulic models (e.g., TUFLOW, RORB, HEC-RAS), assist data collection and GIS analysis, and contribute to technical reports and client deliverables under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology or related field.
• Must be able to commence Feb 2027 (with possible July 2027 start).
• Full working rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for flood and drainage studies (TUFLOW, RORB, HEC-RAS).
• 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 (transport, mining, civil, environmental, structural).
• Support preparation of proposals and scopes of work.

Skills

Hydrology

Data analysis

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Eng./Environmental Eng./Hydrology

Tools

TUFLOW

RORB

HEC-RAS

GIS

Job description

AECOM's Perth Water Resources team is seeking a Graduate Hydrologist to support flood, drainage, and water resources projects across mining, development, and government clients. You’ll work with experienced engineers on flood modelling, stormwater management, and catchment assessments.

You’ll develop hydrologic and hydraulic models (e.g., TUFLOW, RORB, HEC-RAS), assist data collection and GIS analysis, and contribute to technical reports and client deliverables under supervision.