Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer — Lead Projects

AECOM; Cape Schanck; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced water infrastructure engineer to join our team in Townsville or Rockhampton, Queensland, to lead design and project delivery across key water projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our talent pipeline within a global consultancy.

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. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications – essential & RPEQ / CPEng – highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in working on/managing complex multidisciplinary projects and meeting delivery requirements in the water infrastructure industry.
• An interest in succession and long-term growth within a global organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively at both an internal and external, client-facing level, developing new client relationships and maintaining existing networks within the business.
• Ability to and an interest in guiding and mentoring junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Apply your water infrastructure design skills and knowledge into meaningful local and national projects.
• Lead project delivery from business development through design to construction, managing commercial aspects.
• Provide technical leadership with support from multidisciplinary teams and ensure quality, timely, and budget-compliant outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff and build strong relationships with internal and external clients across various sectors.

Education

RPEQ / CPEng

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced water infrastructure engineer to join our team in Townsville or Rockhampton, Queensland, to lead design and project delivery across key water projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our talent pipeline within a global consultancy.