Senior Hydraulics Engineer - High Energy Systems & Hydrodynamic Effects

We are looking for a technically strong Senior Hydraulics Engineer with proven experience in high energy water systems including spillways energy dissipation structures and hydrodynamic impacts on hydraulic infrastructure. The role will involve concept development advanced numerical and physical modelling and the design of complex hydraulic systems associated with dams and hydropower projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and review designs for high energy hydraulic structures (e.g. spillways plunge pools stilling basins)
• Perform advanced hydraulic modelling (2D/3D CFD and/or physical model review)
• Evaluate hydrodynamic loads and pressure effects on structures
• Assess cavitation air entrainment flow instabilities and transient effects
• Collaborate with civil and geotechnical teams on integrated design solutions
• Contribute to technical reports specifications and design documentation

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Hydraulic Engineering or related discipline (Masters degree preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years experience in hydraulic design for dams hydropower or similar infrastructure
• Strong experience in hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. Flow3D HECRAS OpenFOAM or similar)
• Understanding of physical modelling methods and scale effects
• Familiarity with highenergy hydraulic phenomena (e.g. water hammer cavitation air entrainment)
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE Engineers Australia or equivalent)
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills with ability to clearly present complex results

Additional Information :

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide our services are in great demand and theres never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

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 wellbeing program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Join us and lets get started.

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime