Lead Drainage Engineer - Stormwater Design & Modeling

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

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.