Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Australian Based Dams / Reservoir Engineering Opportunities (Relocation assistance provided)
Design, assess, and manage dams/reservoir projects, including client liaison.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this senior position you will lead the conceptual to detailed design of water dams, retarding basins and service basins, and conduct inspections, investigations and condition assessments of existing dams, reviewing monitoring data. You will participate in multidisciplinary safety reviews, manage client relationships and oversee multiple projects ranging from small to large scale. Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team culture are also key aspects of the role. • Design water dams, retarding basins and service basins from concept to detailed design. • Inspect, investigate and assess condition of existing dams, including monitoring data review. • Conduct safety reviews with multidisciplinary teams. • Liaise with clients and manage multiple projects of varying scale. • Mentor junior engineers. • Prepare design reports, drawings and specifications. • Provide flexible work arrangements, alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options. • Provide full relocation and visa support for suitable candidates worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸dam design
- ▸condition assessment
- ▸safety review
- ▸client management
- ▸mentoring
- ▸design documentation
What You Bring
The Dams team in Australia is expanding thanks to a strong pipeline of work in the ANZ Water business. As part of the world‑ranked #1 Dams and Engineering Practice, the role offers the chance to work on nationally significant dam projects and collaborate with globally recognised specialists. Candidates can be based in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth, with full relocation and visa support available for suitable applicants worldwide. The ideal candidate has proven experience in dams or reservoir engineering and design, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications and CPEng accreditation. Demonstrated capability in preparing design reports, drawings and specifications, together with excellent report‑writing and verbal communication skills, is essential. A positive attitude that views challenges as opportunities for innovation and growth is highly valued. • Hold experience in dam/reservoir engineering and design. • Possess relevant tertiary qualifications and CPEng accreditation. • Demonstrate strong report writing and verbal communication skills.
Requirements
- ▸dam engineering
- ▸cpeng
- ▸tertiary qualification
- ▸report writing
- ▸verbal communication
- ▸positive attitude
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options. Employees can purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave, take volunteer and representation leave, and swap public holidays to suit personal preferences. The company promotes an inclusive hiring approach, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and providing adjustments for candidates with disabilities, health or neurodiverse conditions. Employees work in a hybrid model that supports remote, office and client‑site environments, encouraging integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and a pioneering mindset. A wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs meet the diverse needs of staff and their families. AECOM is an equal‑opportunity and Disability Confident employer, offering interview pathways for candidates with disabilities or long‑term conditions. • Offer up to six weeks of additional annual leave per year. • Grant volunteer and representation leave and flexible public holidays.
Work Environment
Hybrid