Company Description
AECOM has been a leader in water system services across ANZ for decades, focusing on innovation and emerging technologies. We specialise in asset management and offer comprehensive planning, design, and construction for water infrastructure. From irrigation to raw water assets, we optimise efficiency, increase ROI, and reduce costs. Trusted by municipal water companies, we ensure safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental protection. Our solutions—ranging from urban flood protection to hydroelectricity—help create climate‑resilient, water‑sensitive cities that benefit both people and the planet.
“Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating.” — Dominique Keirens, Technical Director – Water Gold Coast, QLD
Everyone belongs at AECOM. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.
Job Description
With a significant and resilient pipeline of work in our Australian & New Zealand Water business, we are expanding our Dams team in Australia. Join the number 1 globally ranked Dams and Engineering Practice (according to ENR) and work on nation‑defining dam projects, accessing diverse skills and knowledge from a range of industry‑recognised dam specialists across the globe. We offer a great team culture focused on participation and inclusion.
If you are a senior Dam / Reservoir Engineer, Designer or Design Manager with proven experience and looking for a change, Australia might be the answer! Full relocation and visa support will be offered to suitable candidates worldwide.
How You’ll Make a Difference
* Conceptual to detailed design of water dams, retarding basins and service basins.
* Inspection, investigation and condition assessment of existing dams including review and surveillance of monitoring data.
* Safety reviews with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects.
* Client liaison and management of multiple projects from small to large scale.
* Mentoring junior engineers.
Qualifications
* Experience in dams or reservoir engineering and design.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications & CPEng (highly regarded).
* Demonstrated capability in design, including the preparation of design reports, design drawings and specifications.
* Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills.
* Positive attitude, seeing challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow.
Additional Information
* 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.
* Volunteer and representation leave.
* Flexible public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
Why you’ll love working with us
* Opportunity to work on high‑profile dam projects across Australia.
* Collaboration with leading experts in dams engineering.
* Supportive and inclusive culture.
* Competitive benefits and wellbeing programmes.
Ready to push the limits of what’s 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. If this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. Across transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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 you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
Equal Opportunity
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: REF31094X
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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