Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer - Lead Design & Delivery

AECOM; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,388,000 - 2,082,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra annual leave program

Volunteer and representation leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced water infrastructure engineer to join our team in Australia. You will lead design and delivery across water projects, from development through construction, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing commercial aspects.

You will mentor junior engineers and build strong client relationships across sectors, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications – essential & RPEQ / CPEng – highly regarded.
• 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 mentor 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 essential

RPEQ / CPEng

Project delivery leadership

Mentoring engineers

Client relationship skills

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Water)

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced water infrastructure engineer to join our team in Australia. You will lead design and delivery across water projects, from development through construction, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing commercial aspects.

You will mentor junior engineers and build strong client relationships across sectors, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline within a global organisation.