Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer

Aecom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development programs

Global project exposure

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer in Cape Town to deliver water and wastewater projects for the North Queensland and Northern Territory region, working with Australian project managers and the local team.

You will lead work packages, guide engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget targets are met. This role emphasizes mentorship and professional growth in a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University.
• Senior Engineer Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA; 8+ years post-qualification experience.
• Engineer Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA; 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Preferably chartered or professional member of relevant body (CPEng/RPEQ).
• Experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects within consulting and design environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project work packages and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across locations to deliver quality solutions.
• Mentor developing professionals and junior engineers.
• Ensure delivery objectives on quality, schedule, and budget are met.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Client relationships

Mentoring

Collaboration

Business development

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering

ECSA registration

Chartered status

Water/wastewater project experience

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Australian codes/standards knowledge

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects for the North Queensland and Northern Territory (NQNT) region in Australia, operating as part of a growing Cape Town-based team. Working closely with Australian project managers, discipline leads, and the Cape Town Team Leader, this role will deliver high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, and associated network infrastructure.

The role combines technical delivery, project coordination, and mentoring responsibilities. As a senior member of the team, you will lead project work packages, provide technical guidance to engineers and designers, and contribute to achieving project objectives related to quality, schedule, and budget. You will collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations, ensuring the Cape Town team remains a trusted and valued delivery partner to the Australian Water Infrastructure business.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and technically capable engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable water infrastructure solutions, mentoring developing professionals, and contributing to the growth and capability of a high-performing international delivery team. Through strong collaboration, technical excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will support the long-term success of both the Cape Town team and the NQNT Water Infrastructure business.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirements
• Experience in successfully leading project teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills; report writing, development of proposals
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to develop relationships
• Proven results in building client relationships and business development skills
• An interest in progression 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.
• A passion for guiding and mentoring junior engineers and designers.

Knowledge

• Competent in systems: Project Management tools, MS office suite
• Knowledge of the market for consulting services
• Knowledge of applicable Australian codes and standards.

Essential Performance Criteria

• A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven team environment
• Quality and productivity in execution of duties and responsibilities, as outlined above
• Timeliness and accuracy of completing tasks
• Effective collaboration and professional assistance given to key contacts including all staff and suppliers
• Achievement towards goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University
• Senior Engineer Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA 8+ years professional experience after obtainment of qualification
• Engineer Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA 5+ years professional experience after obtainment of qualification
• Preferably a chartered or professional member of relevant professional body (or eligible for registration / chartered status CPEng / RPEQ with Engineers Australia and Board of Professional Engineers Queensland)
• Experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects within consulting and design environments.

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.