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 for Australian water infrastructure.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will lead the conceptual to detailed design of water dams, retarding basins, and service basins, conduct inspections and condition assessments of existing dams, and review monitoring data. You will perform safety reviews with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships and multiple projects of varying scale, and mentor junior engineers to develop their skills. • Design water dams, retarding basins, and service basins from concept to detailed design. • Inspect, investigate, and assess conditions of existing dams, reviewing monitoring data. • 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.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸dam design
- ▸condition assessment
- ▸safety review
- ▸client liaison
- ▸project management
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
With a strong pipeline of work in the Australian & New Zealand Water business, AECOM is expanding its Dams team in Australia. The practice is ranked number one globally for Dams and Engineering (ENR) and offers the chance to work on nation‑defining dam projects alongside specialist experts worldwide. Candidates can be based in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney, or Perth, and full relocation and visa support are provided for suitable worldwide applicants. The ideal candidate has experience in dams or reservoir engineering and design, holds relevant tertiary qualifications, and ideally is CPEng‑registered. Demonstrated capability in producing design reports, drawings, and specifications, along with excellent report writing and verbal communication skills, is essential. A positive attitude, seeing challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and grow, is highly valued. • Possess experience in dams or reservoir engineering and design. • Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and CPEng registration (highly regarded). • Demonstrate strong report writing and verbal communication skills.
Requirements
- ▸dam design
- ▸cpeng
- ▸tertiary
- ▸report writing
- ▸communication
- ▸collaboration
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 provides a broad suite of compensation, benefits, and well‑being programs to meet diverse employee needs. Employees enjoy hybrid work flexibility, whether in an AECOM office, remote location, or on client sites, and are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. The culture champions integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a pioneering mindset while fostering a safe, respectful workplace that values diverse talent and expertise. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits, and well‑being programs, and as an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident employer, it supports applicants with disabilities through a dedicated interview scheme. All applicant information is kept confidential in line with EEO guidelines. The position is based in Queensland, under the DCS business group of AECOM Australia Pty Ltd, with a hybrid work model. • Enjoy flexible work arrangements, hybrid options, and alternative start/finish times. • Access up to six weeks of additional annual leave and volunteer/representation leave. • Benefit from flexible public holidays, part‑time, and job‑sharing options. • Receive full relocation and visa support for suitable worldwide candidates.
Work Environment
Hybrid