Senior Drainage Lead for Major Projects (Perth Relocation)

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave up to 6 weeks

Volunteer and representation leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Melbourne is seeking a highly experienced hydraulic engineer to lead stormwater and drainage design for major projects with relocation support to Perth.

You will oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and work with clients across transport, defence and energy sectors. The role offers hybrid work and relocation assistance to Western Australia.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-graduate experience in hydraulics and drainage
• Experience planning, hydraulic assessment and design of stormwater networks
• Strong capability in stormwater network hydraulics for underground and surface systems
• Experience delivering major infrastructure projects in a consulting environment
• Ability to provide technical leadership, design review and mentoring
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and stakeholders
• Sound commercial awareness and contribution to project delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic assessment and design of stormwater and drainage for major transport, defence and energy projects
• Provide technical leadership in pit and pipe drainage networks, open channels, culverts and flood conveyance infrastructure
• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and integrate results into design
• Review technical calculations, models, drawings, reports and specifications
• Advise on flood risk, drainage strategy and network performance
• Support planning through to construction delivery and client engagement
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to market growth in WA

Skills

Stormwater hydraulics

Drainage design

Leadership

Client engagement

Education

Civil Engineering degree

CPEng or equivalent

Tools

12d

Drains

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

MUSIC

RORB

Job description

AECOM in Melbourne is seeking a highly experienced hydraulic engineer to lead stormwater and drainage design for major projects with relocation support to Perth.

You will oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and work with clients across transport, defence and energy sectors. The role offers hybrid work and relocation assistance to Western Australia.