Senior Project Engineer – Water & Asset Projects

Rous County Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 288,000 - 352,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Additional annual leave up to 6 weeks

Volunteer leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Australia is seeking a Technical Director – Water Infrastructure Networks to lead a civil engineering team across large-scale water infrastructure projects. The role focuses on design, construction, asset management and sustainable solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and government agencies.

Based in Sydney or other major NSW locations, the role offers permanent full-time work with flexible arrangements and opportunities to influence strategic planning and project delivery

Qualifications

• 20+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in water and/or wastewater projects including civil water networks, hydraulic/pump selection, transient analysis, buried structural pipe calculations.
• Knowledge of applicable Australian codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a civil engineering team in design and construction.
• Provide engineering direction and expert guidance on complex projects.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including community groups and government agencies.
• Deliver projects within scope, schedule and budget.

Education

CPEng

Job description

Play a key role in technical practice leadership for our civil group.

We offer a modern environment and the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team of professionals.

Take part in the planning and execution of large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on water and wastewater systems, asset management, and sustainable solutions.

Complex projects across NSW including dams, major conveyance, and industrial facilities.

Job details

• Title: Technical Director – Water Infrastructure Networks
• Location: Aus – Brisbane, Aus – Canberra, Aus – Melbourne, Aus – Sydney, Aus – NSW - Regional
• Contract type: Permanent Full‑time
• Salary range: $320,213+ (industry benchmark)

Relevant industry: Water infrastructure & assets

Specialise in structural design and asset management for water infrastructure projects.

Opportunity to influence strategic planning and deliver high‑quality outcomes for clients in Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a civil engineering team in design and construction.
• Provide engineering direction and expert guidance on complex projects.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including community groups and government agencies.
• Deliver projects within scope, schedule and budget.

Key qualifications and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications & CPEng.
• Ideally, 20+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in water and/or wastewater projects including civil water networks, hydraulic/pump selection, transient analysis, buried structural pipe calculations.
• Knowledge of applicable Australian codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional information

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternate start/finish times 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.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

• Disability confident.
• Women and Indigenous representation.
• LGBTQIA+ community members and others from diverse backgrounds.
• Applicants with additional health or mental health needs.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Company information

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with a strong reputation in engineering and infrastructure. It is a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a WGEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. The company recognises the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which it operates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits program.
• Robust global wellbeing program.
• Training and development opportunities.

Additional roles referenced in the source content

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• Security System Project Engineer – various roles across infrastructure.
• Technical Infrastructure Program Manager – AWS.

Each role includes responsibilities for planning, design, procurement, stakeholder management and delivery of large infrastructure projects.

Closing statements

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to give all candidates an opportunity to apply.