Senior Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Company Description“Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating” - Dominique Keirens, Technical Director - Water Gold Coast, QLDCome grow with us.AECOM has been a leader in water system services across ANZ for decades, focusing on innovation and emerging technologies. We specialise in asset management and offer comprehensive planning, design, and construction for water infrastructure. From irrigation to raw water assets, we optimize efficiency, increase ROI, and reduce costs. Trusted by municipal water companies, we ensure safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental protection. Our solutions-ranging from urban flood protection to hydroelectricity-help create climate-resilient, water-sensitive cities that benefit both people and the planet.Everyone belongs at AECOMWe're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.Job DescriptionAECOM's dynamic Water group in Melbourne is growing and we are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior or Principal level Civil Engineer to join our Water Infrastructure team.The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, asset management, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, and defence sectors, with a key focus on supporting sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.By joining our team, you will have access to mentoring and guidance from our industry leading experts. You will also have the opportunity to support a variety of major projects locally in Victoria as well as interstate and in New Zealand.How you'll make a difference:

You will have the opportunity to get involved in coordinating, managing and completing projects from inception, including involvement in the bidding phase, concept design, detailed design, tendering, and construction phase support.
Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, delivering on time and within budget for projects in planning, design and/or construction support.
Build and maintain strong relationships working with various clients across a range of sectors.
Provide mentorship and coaching to our emerging professionals, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.

QualificationsThe qualities that help you thrive:The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

A relevant tertiary degree, CPEng & RPEV (or working towards).
Demonstrated experience in delivering detailed designs of potable water and wastewater networks, including adoption of MRWA WSAA standards.
Exposure to various aspects of the capital project lifecycle from planning, through design, construction and commissioning.
Proven experience delivering work within a consultancy environment and working across multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.
A passion for building relationships with clients through high quality delivery of projects and networking.

Additional InformationWhy you'll love working with us

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
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.Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Learn more about life at AECOM: , , , , - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.About AECOMAECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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