Senior Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Grow with Us.

At AECOM, we are committed to helping communities, industry and government better understand, manage and adapt to water-related risks. Our Water Resources team delivers sustainable and resilient solutions across floodplain management, stormwater management, mine water management, catchment hydrology, river and coastal processes, and climate resilience.

Our approach requires a profound understanding of interconnected natural systems, and we pride ourselves on working with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning studies to final construction and ongoing operations and maintenance services. We combine technical excellence with innovative thinking to deliver practical solutions that improve community resilience, manage environmental impacts, support sustainable development and protect people, property and critical infrastructure from flooding and water-related hazards.

Why AECOM?

We believe that everyone belongs at AECOM. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging ensures that great ideas emerge from diverse perspectives. AECOM is honoured to be recognised as a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and a recipient of the #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025, along with being an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

This opportunity is available in our Rockhampton or Mackay offices.

Our multidisciplinary team are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer with some experience in drainage design and a passion for water management, to work with major clients and be based from our Rockhampton or Mackay offices.

This is a broad opportunity, which would suit Civil Engineers with diverse backgrounds (circa 5-15 years + experience) and some exposure to surface water management across multidisciplinary projects.

What you'll do

You'll contribute to the design and delivery of civil engineering projects within our Water business, working alongside engineers and technical specialists across a range of infrastructure projects.

You'll bring sound engineering judgement, a practical approach to design and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering civil engineering design and documentation for water management projects.

• Contributing to civil design packages, including drainage, stormwater and associated infrastructure where required.

• Preparing technical reports, design documentation, calculations and specifications.

• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions.

• Supporting design reviews, quality assurance and compliance with relevant Australian standards and guidelines.

• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical advice.

• Supporting project planning, coordination, delivery and ongoing client relationships.

• Providing technical guidance to developing engineers and contributing to knowledge sharing across the team.

What you'll bring

You'll be a capable civil engineer who enjoys solving engineering challenges, working with others and delivering practical outcomes for clients. You'll be comfortable working across a range of projects and keen to continue developing your technical expertise within a collaborative consulting environment.

You'll ideally bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Solid experience in civil engineering design and project delivery, ideally within a consulting or multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Some experience with drainage or stormwater management design, with an understanding of relevant hydrology and hydraulics, design principles and standards.

• Experience using civil design software such as 12d or Civil 3D, as well as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) such as QGIS and ESRI products.

• Experience with hydrological and hydraulic analysis including the use of software such as DRAINS and MUSIC, and desirably RORB/URBS/XP-RAFTS/WBNM and TUFLOW

• The ability to interpret technical requirements and produce clear, accurate design documentation.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and project stakeholders.

• A collaborative mindset, practical problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

• Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be advantageous.

RPEQ registration, or the ability to work towards registration in the short term, would be advantageous.