Engineer, Water Utilities

Aurecon Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon’s Global Design Centre Manila is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Hydraulic Engineer to contribute to hydraulic and water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Based in Manila, you will build and calibrate models, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver practical, sustainable solutions for clients.

Required are a Civil/Water/Environmental Engineering degree and 4-6 years of hydraulic modelling experience, with tools like InfoWorks ICM, WS Pro, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Water or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).
• 4-6 years’ experience in hydraulic modelling and network design for water or wastewater projects.
• Strong understanding of water networks, pipelines (pressurized and gravity), pump stations and system operations.
• Desirable familiarity with New Zealand water utility standards (Watercare or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Build and calibrate hydraulic models for water and wastewater networks
• Analyse transmission systems – rising mains, gravity mains, pump stations, and storage
• Deliver modelling and design solutions for transmission pipelines, pump stations and utility networks
• Integrate model outputs into concept and detailed design deliverables
• Prepare technical reports and modelling summaries for a non-technical audience
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver constructible, sustainable solutions

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Water network design

InfoWorks ICM

WS Pro

Civil 3D

ArcGIS/QGIS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Water or Environmental Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

WS Pro

DHI MIKE URBAN

Civil 3D

ArcGIS/QGIS

Job description

Just imagine your future with us… At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you? Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future? Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are. Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do?

As an Intermediate or Senior Hydraulic Engineer in Aurecon’s Global Design Centre Manila, you will contribute to the design, and delivery of hydraulic and water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams locally and offshore, you will apply sound engineering judgement, Aurecon’s values, and New Zealand design standards to deliver practical, sustainable, and client-focused solutions. This role supports Aurecon’s commitment to bringing ideas to life, creating positive outcomes for communities, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing global workforce.

As a Hydraulic Modeller, the scope of work and role will be as follows:

• Build and calibrate hydraulic models for water and wastewater networks
• Analyse transmission systems – rising mains, gravity mains, pump stations, and storage
• Deliver modelling and design solutions for transmission pipelines, pump stations and utility networks
• Integrate model outputs into concept and detailed design deliverables
• Prepare technical reports and modelling summaries for a non-technical audience
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver constructible, sustainable solutions

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re‑imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future.

You will also need the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Water or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent)
• 4-6 years’ experience in hydraulic modelling and network design for water or wastewater utility projects across planning and design phases
• Strong understanding of water networks, pipelines (pressurized and gravity systems), pump stations and system operations
• Experience with InfoWorks ICM / WS Pro, DHI MIKE URBAN software
• Experience with Civil 3D, ArcGIS/QGIS, and model calibration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desirable to have familiarity with New Zealand water utility standards for modelling and design (Watercare or equivalent)

Our Aurecon Attributes define our way of being – they are a collection of qualities that makes us who we are. Individually and collectively, they unleash the true power of Aurecon, they make us stand out from the crowd and are critical to our success. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you. We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

Does that sound like you?

About Us

Headquartered in Australia, Aurecon is one of the leading international engineering, design and advisory company that brings vital engineering experience, technical capabilities, and design expertise to an extensive range of markets. Over the last 85 years, our team of more than 7,800 experts located in 11 locations across the globe have collaborated with our clients and partners to reimagine, shape and engineer clever, innovative and sustainable solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.

In Asia, where the region is undergoing rapid transformation in areas of sustainability, digital and infrastructure, we lead by being innovative, flexible and nimble. We embrace design-led thinking – an approach that is guided by digital engineering, the user experience and sustainability – ensuring that the work we do is future ready and leaves a legacy for the next generation. Think engineering. Think again. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life. Learn more about us on our website.