Senior Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Up to six weeks additional annualleave

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with drainage design experience to join our Water Resources team in Rockhampton or Mackay, Australia. You will contribute to the design and delivery of civil projects across water management, drainage and stormwater infrastructure, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You should bring a Civil Engineering degree, 5–15 years of experience, and proficiency with 12d/Civil 3D, GIS, and hydrology/hydraulics software.

Qualifications

• Degree and professional experience in civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Experience with drainage or stormwater design and hydrology/hydraulics principles.
• Proficiency with civil design software (12d, Civil 3D) and GIS tools (QGIS, ESRI).
• Familiarity with hydrological/hydraulic analysis software (DRAINS, MUSIC; RORB/URBS/XP-RAFTS/WBNM, TUFLOW).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver civil engineering solutions for water management projects.
• Develop drainage, stormwater and associated infrastructure designs.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver practical solutions.
• Support design reviews, QA, and compliance with Australian standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders and provide technical guidance to project teams.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydrology & hydraulics

Civil engineering design

Project delivery

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12d

Civil 3D

QGIS

ESRI GIS

DRAINS

MUSIC

RORB/URBS/XP-RAFTS/WBNM

TUFLOW

Job description

Company Description

Grow with Us.

At AECOM, we are committed to helping communities, industry and government better understand, manage and adapt to water-related risks. Our Water Resources team delivers sustainable and resilient solutions across floodplain management, stormwater management, mine water management, catchment hydrology, river and coastal processes, and climate resilience.

Our approach requires a profound understanding of interconnected natural systems, and we pride ourselves on working with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning studies to final construction and ongoing operations and maintenance services. We combine technical excellence with innovative thinking to deliver practical solutions that improve community resilience, manage environmental impacts, support sustainable development and protect people, property and critical infrastructure from flooding and water-related hazards.

Why AECOM?

We believe that everyone belongs at AECOM. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging ensures that great ideas emerge from diverse perspectives. AECOM is honoured to be recognised as a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and a recipient of the #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025, along with being an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

This opportunity is available in our Rockhampton or Mackay offices.

Our multidisciplinary team are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer with some experience in drainage design and a passion for water management, to work with major clients and be based from our Rockhampton or Mackay offices.

This is a broad opportunity, which would suit Civil Engineers with diverse backgrounds (circa 5-15 years + experience) and some exposure to surface water management across multidisciplinary projects.

What you'll do

You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of civil engineering projects within our Water business, working alongside engineers and technical specialists across a range of infrastructure projects.

You’ll bring sound engineering judgement, a practical approach to design and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering civil engineering design and documentation for water management projects.
• Contributing to civil design packages, including drainage, stormwater and associated infrastructure where required.
• Preparing technical reports, design documentation, calculations and specifications.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Supporting design reviews, quality assurance and compliance with relevant Australian standards and guidelines.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical advice.
• Supporting project planning, coordination, delivery and ongoing client relationships.
• Providing technical guidance to developing engineers and contributing to knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications

What you'll bring

You’ll be a capable civil engineer who enjoys solving engineering challenges, working with others and delivering practical outcomes for clients. You’ll be comfortable working across a range of projects and keen to continue developing your technical expertise within a collaborative consulting environment.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Solid experience in civil engineering design and project delivery, ideally within a consulting or multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Some experience with drainage or stormwater management design, with an understanding of relevant hydrology and hydraulics, design principles and standards.
• Experience using civil design software such as 12d or Civil 3D, as well as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) such as QGIS and ESRI products.
• Experience with hydrological and hydraulic analysis including the use of software such as DRAINS and MUSIC, and desirably RORB/URBS/XP-RAFTS/WBNM and TUFLOW
• The ability to interpret technical requirements and produce clear, accurate design documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and project stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, practical problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be advantageous.

RPEQ registration, or the ability to work towards registration in the short term, would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

At AECOM, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while developing your career within a global network of technical experts.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start and finish times, job sharing and hybrid work options.
• The option to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave each year.
• Volunteer and representation leave to support causes important to you.
• Flexible public holidays, giving you greater choice over when you take leave.
• Access to industry-leading projects, technical specialists and structured career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to broaden your experience across civil and water infrastructure projects.

Come grow with us and help deliver a better world.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support 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.

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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.