PrincipalDirector – Water Resources Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal / Associate Director-level Water Resources Engineer to join our Water team in Townsville supporting major flood hydraulic and water management projects across Northern Queensland Australia and New Zealand.

This senior role is suited to an engineer with 12 years experience in a consultancy environment who can lead complex technical projects mentor engineers and partner closely with State Local Government and Mining clients.

You will provide technical leadership across flood studies hydraulic design and mine water management projects while guiding modelling approaches overseeing quality outcomes and supporting the growth of AECOMs regional capability.

Based in Townsville youll combine technically challenging work with a lifestyle offering access to the Great Barrier Reef Magnetic Island and North Queenslands outdoor lifestyle while remaining fully connected to AECOMs national and global networks.

Relocation within Australia or New Zealand is supported for the right candidate.

How youll make a difference

• Lead and oversee flood studies hydraulic design and water resources projects acting as a senior technical authority.

• Provide expert direction on hydrological and hydraulic modelling ensuring best-practice compliant outcomes.

• Mentor and develop engineers and modellers within a consultancy environment.

• Partner with State Local Government and Mining clients delivering trusted advice and high-quality outcomes.

• Prepare and review high-quality technical and non-technical reports.

• Support project delivery resourcing commercial performance and business development activities.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but we encourage applications from candidates who meet most of the criteria:

• Degree-qualified Water Resources or Civil Engineer with strong background in consultancy or clear understanding of consulting delivery models.

• Proven experience delivering flood studies hydraulic design and mine water management projects.

• Sound knowledge of Australian standards and experience working with State Local Government and Mining clients.

• Advanced experience with relevant software such as; TUFLOW URBS WBMM CP-RAFTS GoldSim GIS software.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce clear high-quality technical and client-facing reports.

• RPEQ and/or CPEng (or eligibility) highly regarded.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

• Volunteer and representation leave

• Flex public holidays to suit your lifestyle

• Relocation support within Australia or New Zealand

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected.

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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