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Water resources engineer

Townsville
Aecom
Posted: 14 September
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Overview

Join to apply for the Water Resources Engineer role at AECOM .

Our Water team in Northern Queensland is growing and we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a proven Water Resources Engineer to join AECOM based in our Townsville office.

Join an industry leading team in the delivery of water resources projects, particularly in the areas of flood risk management, nature-based solutions, mine water management, water quality assessments and major infrastructure.


Responsibilities

* Work with a variety of specialists and technical disciplines on flood assessment projects, stormwater management plans, mine waste management projects.
* Support water sensitive urban design, drainage design and hydraulic design for civil works.
* Contribute to transformative projects in the local region as well as across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
* Opportunities to support project management activities and build relationships with clients depending on your interests.
* You will be supported in obtaining your CPEng and RPEQ if you are not already accredited and receive strong mentoring and support to progress your career.


Qualifications

* Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline & RPEQ/CPEng (or working towards).
* Working knowledge of ARR2019, TMR Drainage Manual, and QUDM.
* Experience with water resource modelling packages such as TUFLOW, DRAINS, HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), RORB, XP-RAFTS, URBS, MUSIC, GoldSim etc., and experience with 12D design & GIS software.
* Experience developing flood studies and ideally, water balance models.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to write high quality technical and non-technical reports.

Salary range: $90,000-95,000 + superannuation (dependent on experience)


Benefits

* 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

Why you'll love working with us: 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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AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:

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