Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer – Hybrid Projects

AECOM; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,373,000 - 1,946,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced water infrastructure engineer to join our industry-leading Water Infrastructure team based in Townsville or Rockhampton.

Work across significant water projects, including pipelines, pump stations, storage reservoirs, and water and wastewater treatment infrastructure for clients locally in Queensland and beyond. You’ll lead delivery from BD through design to construction, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 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 guide 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.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications

RPEQ

CPEng

Project management

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced water infrastructure engineer to join our industry-leading Water Infrastructure team based in Townsville or Rockhampton.

Work across significant water projects, including pipelines, pump stations, storage reservoirs, and water and wastewater treatment infrastructure for clients locally in Queensland and beyond. You’ll lead delivery from BD through design to construction, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.