Principal Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional leave

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is expanding its Water Infrastructure team in Melbourne. We’re seeking an experienced civil engineer to deliver major water conveyance and pipeline projects across Victoria and Australia, working with clients and a team of technical specialists.

You’ll be supported by industry-leading experts through planning, design, construction and commissioning, with hybrid work options and opportunities to lead large projects and develop your leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; CPEng and/or RPEV highly regarded.
• Experience with water authorities and approval processes (DAS familiarity).
• Proven planning, design and delivery of water and wastewater networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver water transmission pipelines, wastewater conveyance and pumping infrastructure.
• Lead or contribute across the full project lifecycle from planning to commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build client/stakeholder relationships.
• Support business development with tender preparation and technical proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow technical leadership capabilities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water infrastructure

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Description

“Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating” – Dominique Keirens, Sector Manager – Water Infrastructure, SEQ

Come grow with us.

Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.

We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing).

With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

Due to significant contract awards across our Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure team in Melbourne. With a strong and growing pipeline of work, we’re seeking an experienced civil engineer to help deliver some of the most significant water conveyance and pipeline projects across Victoria and Australia.

Our Water Infrastructure team partners with a diverse range of clients to deliver projects across major water transmission pipelines, wastewater conveyance systems, pump stations, integrated networks, dams, asset management, industrial infrastructure, and defence sectors. We are committed to developing sustainable, resilient infrastructure that supports population growth, water security, and the communities our clients serve.

By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale pipeline and network infrastructure projects, collaborating with technical specialists across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll be supported by industry-leading experts and exposed to various stages of the project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and commissioning.

How you’ll make a difference

• Deliver innovative pipeline and water network solutions as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.


• Contribute across the full project lifecycle, from concept development, route selection and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning.


• Lead or support the design of major water transmission, wastewater conveyance and pumping infrastructure projects.


• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.


• Apply your technical expertise to solve complex conveyance, hydraulic and network challenges.


• Support business development activities, including tender preparation and technical proposals for major infrastructure opportunities.


• Mentor and develop emerging engineers while continuing to grow your own technical and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. The qualities that help you thrive are listed below.

The qualities that help you thrive

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with CPEng and/or RPEV highly regarded.


• Experience working with water authorities and approval processes, including familiarity with MRWA Design Acceptance Standards (DAS) requirements, would be highly regarded.


• Demonstrated experience in the planning, design and delivery of water and wastewater pipeline, conveyance or network infrastructure projects.


• Strong understanding of pipeline design principles, hydraulic analysis and water or wastewater network systems.


• Experience working across the full project lifecycle, from planning and feasibility through to detailed design, construction and commissioning.


• Proven consulting experience and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.


• Experience leading technical teams and managing project delivery is highly regarded.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project partners.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options


• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year


• Volunteer and representation leave


• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

By supporting this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.