Senior Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Volunteer leave

Public holidays flexibility

Job summary

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne is expanding its Water Infrastructure Team and seeking proven civil engineers. You will contribute to water and wastewater projects, assist with design through construction phases, and collaborate with interstate and international offices to deliver sustainable outcomes.

You will join a team that values mentoring, client engagement, and high-quality delivery, with hybrid work options and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse clients and teams.
• Interest in mentoring and developing others within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and delivering quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of Australian codes and standards and a passion for high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support design of water infrastructure projects including networks and upgrades.
• Coordinate and deliver projects from inception through construction support.
• Ensure QA processes are followed and projects are on time and within budget.
• Build relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams across regions.
• Support design coordination and development of skills in Design Management on water projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications & RPEV / CPEng (or working towards/eligible for registration)

Job description

Company Description

“The culture at AECOM is a well-balanced recipe to bake a flavoursome, healthy meal, that fills you with nourishing nutrients and gives you that flavour you crave” – 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 within our ANZ Water business, we are continuing to expand our Water Infrastructure Team in Victoria and are searching for proven civil engineers.

The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, asset management, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining, and defence sectors, with a key focus on supporting sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.

By joining our team, you will have access to mentoring and guidance from our industry leading experts. You will also have the opportunity to work and collaborate with interstate and international offices.

How you’ll make a difference

• Support the design of various water infrastructure projects including networks, wastewater treatment plant upgrades and renewals.
• You will have the opportunity to get involved in coordinating, managing and completing projects from inception, including involvement in the bidding phase, concept design, detailed design, tendering, and construction phase support.
• Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain relationships working with various clients and local, regional, and global AECOM colleagues as part of multidisciplinary teams and project delivery.
• Where needed, support design coordination and project delivery, with opportunities to develop your skills and interest in Design Management on multidisciplinary water infrastructure projects.

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:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications & RPEV / CPEng (or working towards/eligible for registration)
• Demonstrated experience on water and/or wastewater projects including networks, wastewater. treatment plant upgrades and renewals, within a dynamic consulting and design environment.
• An interest in mentoring, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of applicable Australian codes and standards.Passion for delivering high quality work & excellent client and stakeholder engagement skills.

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.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected.

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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.

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