Australian Based Dams / Reservoir Engineering Opportunities (Relocation assistance provided)

AECOM

London

Company Description
"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
Come grow with us.
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 optimize 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.
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 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 dams focused projects, access diverse skills and knowledge from a range of industry recognised dams' specialists across the globe and join a great team culture focused on participation and inclusion.
If you are a senior Dams / Reservoir Engineer, Designer or Design Manager with proven experience and are looking for a change, Australia might just be the answer! With its stunning scenery, outdoor lifestyle, great weather, beautiful beaches, mountain ranges, and wine regions, Australia has something for everyone. With AECOM's flexibility, there are opportunities base yourself in our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth offices.
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
The qualities that help you thrive:
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
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.
You are positive, and see challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow.
Additional Information
Why you'll 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
Volunteer and representation leave
Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
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, so 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 program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. 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 working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll 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 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 [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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