Principal Hydraulic Engineer

Due to strategic growth we are looking for a Principal level Hydraulic Engineer to join our Building Engineering team based in Melbourne. 

How youll make a difference:

• Act as Hydraulics lead on projects collaborating with multi-disciplinary Engineers on major projects whilst developing and mentoring junior engineers within the business.
• Sign off on designs and calculations and assign tasks to junior engineers. Use your technical knowledge and experience to provide cost effective solutions to clients on a range of projects.
• Use your experience to deliver projects and manage client relationships consulting with various stakeholders on key project drivers to determine the best hydraulic solutions.
• Support the national Hydraulics team on a variety of projects varying in size giving your exposure to working with senior engineers in the field enhancing your skill set and technical knowledge
• Be involved with a variety of design services including; rainwater harvesting sanitary plumbing and drainage trade waste drainage potable and non-potable water reticulation hot and warm water systems energy efficient and solar hot water heating specialist water systems (reverse osmosis and demineralized) and water efficient designs.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• Ideally 12  years experience preferably working within a consulting environment with exposure to Australian standards and codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority on projects.
• Relevant TAFE Qualification or Engineering Degree alongside RPEV.
• Full working knowledge of the MS Office suite with exposure to relevant industry software (Revit knowledge preferred not essential)

Due to the project requirements of this role Australian Citizenship (or on the pathway) is highly preferred.

Additional Information :

Why youll 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
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats 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.

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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