Lead Water Treatment Engineer – Municipal Systems

Aecom; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure team is seeking a proven Water Treatment Process Lead to join our global team of water process engineering specialists. You will lead technical work on municipal potable water projects and mentor engineers across Australia and New Zealand.

We value technical excellence and the ability to deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects in a global consulting environment. This is a high-impact role within a growing team focused on sustainable outcomes for communities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; professional registration (CPEng/RPEQ/RPEV) highly regarded.
• Extensive water treatment experience; leadership of technical teams.
• Experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary water projects in a global consulting setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across municipal potable water projects and deliver practical, innovative solutions.
• Grow our municipal potable water portfolio in Australia and New Zealand through client engagement and project pursuits.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships and represent our water treatment capabilities in the market.
• Lead major water treatment projects and mentor engineers to grow capability within the team.
• Collaborate with ANZ Water Leadership and global water experts to share knowledge and drive best practice.

Skills

Water treatment

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng and/or RPEQ/RPEV

Job description

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure team is seeking a proven Water Treatment Process Lead to join our global team of water process engineering specialists. You will lead technical work on municipal potable water projects and mentor engineers across Australia and New Zealand.

We value technical excellence and the ability to deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects in a global consulting environment. This is a high-impact role within a growing team focused on sustainable outcomes for communities.