Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Australian Based Dams / Reservoir Engineering Opportunities (Relocation assistance provided)
Design and manage dam and reservoir engineering projects in Australia.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is for a senior dams/reservoir engineer, designer or design manager who will lead conceptual and detailed design of dams, retarding and service basins, and oversee inspection, condition assessment and safety reviews of existing structures. The successful candidate will also manage client relationships, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers across projects of varying size. • Design water dams, retarding basins, and service basins from concept to detailed design. • Inspect, investigate, and assess conditions of existing dams, including monitoring data review. • Conduct safety reviews with multidisciplinary teams. • Liaise with clients and manage multiple projects of varying scales. • Mentor junior engineers. • Prepare design reports, drawings, and specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸dam design
- ▸condition assessment
- ▸safety review
- ▸client management
- ▸team mentorship
- ▸report preparation
What You Bring
With a strong pipeline of work in the Australian and New Zealand water business, AECOM is expanding its Dams team in Australia. The practice is ranked number 1 globally in dams and engineering (ENR) and offers exposure to nation‑defining dam projects and a network of specialist expertise worldwide. Positions are available in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth, with full relocation and visa support for suitable candidates. Candidates should have proven experience in dams or reservoir engineering and design, relevant tertiary qualifications and, ideally, CPEng registration. They must be capable of preparing design reports, drawings and specifications, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. A positive mindset that treats challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow is essential. • Demonstrated experience in dams or reservoir engineering and design. • Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and CPEng registration (highly regarded). • Produce clear reports and communicate verbally effectively.
Requirements
- ▸dams
- ▸reservoir
- ▸cpeng
- ▸tertiary
- ▸communication
- ▸innovation
Benefits
AECOM offers flexible work arrangements such as alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options, plus the ability to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave. Employees can also access volunteer and representation leave, flexible public holidays, and a supportive, inclusive culture that welcomes people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions. The company promotes a safe and respectful workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work, benefiting from hybrid work options, industry‑leading technology and transformational projects with global impact. AECOM provides a wide range of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet diverse employee needs and supports growth and success as a shared objective. • Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid options. • Purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave per year. • Access volunteer and representation leave and flexible public holidays. • Full relocation and visa support for suitable candidates worldwide.
Work Environment
Hybrid