Senior Water Resources Engineer: Flooding & Drainage Expert

Nearheal Pty Ltd (trading as Nearheal); Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Leave enhancements – up to 6 weeks

Job summary

AECOM in Australia seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer with 5–15 years in drainage or flood modelling to work on major projects from Rockhampton or Mackay offices. You’ll deliver drainage designs, stormwater plans, and hydraulic modelling while mentoring junior engineers and guiding client engagement.

You will apply advanced modelling tools, stay compliant with Australian standards, and contribute to work-winning activities within a global, flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven Drainage/Flood Modelling industry experience (circa 5-15 years +)
• RPEQ or ability to apply for RPEQ preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, hydraulic assessment and design of stormwater and drainage networks, or hydrologic modelling and/or assessments.
• Confident skillset in software such as Civil3D or 12d, and/or TUFLOW or similar hydraulic modelling tools, URBS and/or XP-Rafts or similar hydrologic modelling tools, QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
• Strong technical capability across underground and surface water drainage systems.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure projects within a consulting or multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership, design review and mentoring.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working directly with clients.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of successful project delivery principles.

Responsibilities

• Technical delivery of drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and hydraulic assessments for local council clients and major infrastructure projects
• Providing specialised input into hydrologic and hydraulic analysis using programs such as Civil3D, 12D, TUFLOW, DRAINS, URBS, RORB, XP-Rafts and WBNM.
• Developing practical and innovative solutions to complex drainage, flooding, and water quality challenges
• High quality technical and non-technical report writing.
• Supporting project teams through technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance
• Engaging with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to provide trusted technical advice and contribute to winning work
• Ensuring alignment with Australian standards and guidelines
• Contributing to technical excellence initiatives and staying current with emerging tools, methodologies, and regulatory changes

Skills

Drainage/Flood Modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

RPEQ eligibility

Tools

Civil3D

12D

TUFLOW

DRAINS

URBS

XP-Rafts

RORB

WBNM

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

AECOM in Australia seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer with 5–15 years in drainage or flood modelling to work on major projects from Rockhampton or Mackay offices. You’ll deliver drainage designs, stormwater plans, and hydraulic modelling while mentoring junior engineers and guiding client engagement.

You will apply advanced modelling tools, stay compliant with Australian standards, and contribute to work-winning activities within a global, flexible work environment.