Lead Drainage Engineer (12D) – Perth

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is looking for a Drainage Engineer in Melbourne to design stormwater systems, run hydrological and hydraulic analyses, and build drainage models using 12d. You will collaborate across disciplines to improve digital tools and workflows while supporting construction phases.

The role involves applying Australian standards, communicating clearly, and growing in sustainability and climate resilience within a global engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with 3–6 years’ drainage, stormwater or water quality experience.
• Experience with drainage design or modelling software such as 12d, HEC-RAS, DRAINS or TUFLOW.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with understanding of Australian standards.

Responsibilities

• Design stormwater systems including pits, pipes, channels, culverts and quality assets.
• Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Develop drainage models using 12d; contribute to HEC-RAS, DRAINS or TUFLOW capability and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

12d

HEC-RAS

DRAINS

TUFLOW

Job description

Drainage Engineer – Aurecon

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Contract: Full time

What you’ll do

• Design stormwater systems including pits and pipes, channels, culverts and water quality assets.
• Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Develop drainage models using 12d, with opportunities to build capability in HEC‑RAS, DRAINS and TUFLOW.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated drainage solutions and improve our digital tools and workflows.

Your experience and expertise

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with around 3–6 years’ relevant experience in drainage, stormwater or water quality.
• Experience with drainage design or modelling software such as 12d, HEC‑RAS, DRAINS or TUFLOW.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an understanding of relevant Australian standards and design guidance.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, with an interest in sustainability, climate resilience and continuing your professional development.

How we support your growth

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement.

The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together, what we value and how we invest in our people. You’ll be part of a culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination, where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.