Senior Engineer – Transportation Stormwater

Aecom; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks extra annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Stormwater Designer in New Zealand to lead drainage design and delivery for Local Roads packages within the Northland Corridor Project. You will undertake stormwater design using 12d and coordinate with roading, structures, utilities, geotechnical and environmental specialists.

You will prepare design drawings and reports, support concept through to detailed design, and ensure QA and documentation are maintained. Flexible work options available within project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' drainage design experience in NZ/Australia transport or civil projects.
• Proficient with 12d for drainage design and modelling.
• Experience designing stormwater systems for roads/highways on major projects.
• Experience producing design reports, specs and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of drainage infrastructure for Local Roads packages in the Northland Corridor Project.
• Perform stormwater/drainage design using 12d software.
• Coordinate inputs across roading, structures, utilities, geotechnical and environmental teams.
• Prepare drainage design drawings, reports and documentation.
• Support design development from concept to detailed design and manage document control.

Skills

Drainage design

Stormwater modelling

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12d software

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Working within AECOM's Flooding and Drainage team and dedicated to Section One of the Northland Corridor Project, you will play a key role in the design and coordination of drainage solutions supporting the project's Roading packages.

This role is ideally suited to a drainage professional with strong technical capability, extensive 12d experience and a background delivering transport or major civil infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for the design, coordination and delivery of drainage infrastructure, ensuring solutions are practical, buildable and integrated with the wider project design packages, including roading, structures, utilities, geotechnical and environmental disciplines.

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Senior Stormwater Designer, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of drainage infrastructure for Local Roads packages within the Northland Corridor Project.
• Undertake stormwater and drainage design using 12d software.
• Act as a package lead for drainage-related design activities, coordinating inputs and outputs across project teams.
• Prepare drainage design drawings, technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including roading, structures, utilities, geotechnical and environmental specialists.
• Respond to design review comments and support resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure project specific and Auckland Council stormwater requirements are incorporated into design solutions.
• Support design development from concept through to detailed design.
• Maintain high-quality project documentation and support document control processes.
• Contribute to practical, efficient and buildable infrastructure solutions that support project objectives.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in drainage design within New Zealand or Australian transport, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong experience using 12d software for drainage design and modelling.
• Proven experience designing stormwater drainage systems for roads and highways on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience preparing design reports, technical specifications and construction drawings.
• Sound understanding of New Zealand stormwater design principles and practices.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities within a complex project environment.

Highly Regarded

The following experience would be advantageous:

• Experience working on Roads of National Significance, state highway or major transport infrastructure projects within New Zealand.
• Knowledge of Auckland Council stormwater requirements, standards and approvals processes.
• Experience acting as a package lead within a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Experience with stream diversion design and channel earthworks.
• Understanding of erosion and sediment control requirements.
• Experience coordinating drainage design requirements during construction phases.
• Chartered status or working towards professional registration.

Additional Information

Why Join AECOM?

At AECOM, you'll work alongside some of New Zealand's leading infrastructure professionals on projects that create a lasting impact.

The Northland Corridor Project represents a once-in-a-generation investment in New Zealand's transport network. As part of this team delivering Section One, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to a nationally significant project while continuing to develop your career within a global consultancy.

If you're looking to apply your drainage design expertise on one of New Zealand's most important infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client facing role requirements
• 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

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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