Principal Water Resources Engineer

What will a day in this role look like

Our Melbourne Water Resources team is looking for a Principal Water Resources Engineer (Flooding) to join our multidisciplinary team who are currently experiencing a strong pipeline of Defence water and infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where youll apply your expertise in hydrology hydraulics and flood modelling while working closely with clients project teams and technical specialists across Australia and New Zealand.

You will play a key role in reviewing and delivering flood studies providing technical oversight supporting project teams and ensuring high-quality outcomes across a range of complex projects.

The role will see you:

• Lead the technical delivery and review of flood risk assessments flood studies and hydraulic modelling projects
• Undertake and review hydrologic and hydraulic modelling using tools such as TUFLOW and related software packages
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers across the Water Resources team
• Support Defence water transport and major infrastructure projects with specialist flood engineering expertise
• Work directly with clients and stakeholders to communicate technical findings and provide trusted advice
• Contribute to project planning delivery and quality assurance activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and innovative water management solutions
• Ensure technical outputs align with Australian Rainfall & Runoff (ARR) industry standards and client requirements

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive

• Bachelors degree in Civil Environmental or Water Engineering (or equivalent)
• Approximately 8 years experience in water resources engineering flood modelling or flood risk management
• Strong experience using TUFLOW and related hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools
• Demonstrated capability reviewing and delivering flood studies and technical assessments
• Experience engaging directly with clients and stakeholders on technical flood-related matters
• Strong understanding of Australian Rainfall & Runoff (ARR) and relevant state-based flood planning requirements
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Due to the nature of Defence-related projects Australian Citizenship is essential and applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain Defence security clearances including ITAR-related requirements.

Additional Information :

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid working flexible start and finish times and the opportunity to work from one of our offices client sites or remotely.

As part of a global business youll gain access to industry-leading specialists innovative projects and diverse career pathways across technical leadership project management and people leadership.

Why Join AECOM

• Work on nationally significant Defence water and infrastructure projects
• Join a highly regarded Water Resources team known for technical excellence
• Access global expertise and industry-leading flood modelling capability
• Flexible and hybrid ways of working to support your lifestyle
• Explore diverse career pathways across Australia New Zealand and our global business

If youre passionate about delivering resilient water solutions and enjoy combining technical excellence with client engagement wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver a better world.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time