Company Description
Come grow with us.
Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 experts across Australia and New Zealand and 6000 globally. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
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, offering Veteran Employment Support, a recognised WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .
Job Description
AECOM's Water Business Line across the East Coast of Australia is experiencing sustained growth, underpinned by a strong pipeline of water infrastructure projects and a commitment to delivering future-focused outcomes for communities and clients alike. We are the trusted global infrastructure leader, offering design, engineering, and advisory services that shape the way water and related assets are planned, built and operated.
Why AECOM?
At AECOM, infrastructure creates opportunity — and in water, that means delivering solutions that enhance resilience, reliability, and sustainability for communities across Australia. Joining us means:
* Opportunity to work on high-impact water and tunnelling projects, from water underground assets to major conveyance and treatment works.
* Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams that span design, construction, advisory, and operations phases.
* Career growth and technical development, supported by industry leaders and world-class practices.
* Flexible work options including hybrid work, flexible hours, and relocation support.
* A culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging — where your unique perspectives help us create better outcomes.
* Access to global expertise and local impact — work with teams across Australia and internationally.
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
We are inviting expressions of interest from professionals at all career stages — from recent graduates and emerging engineers to established technical specialists and senior leaders — with expertise in Ground Engineering and Tunnelling across the water sector.
This includes, but is not limited to:
* Geotechnical / Ground Engineering specialists
* Tunnelling Engineers, Design & Construction Leads
* Tunnel Project Managers / Technical Leads
* Principal / Senior Ground & Tunnelling Engineers
* Field and Site Engineers (Geotech / Tunnels)
* Modelling, Site Investigation & Groundwater Specialists
* Construction Support, QA & Risk/Contract Specialists
* Geotechnical and Tunnelling Technical Advisors and SMEs
Whether your passion lies in challenging ground conditions, complex subsurface works, retaining structures, or advanced tunnelling methodologies — we want to hear from you.
Where you could work
We have opportunities (based on project needs and candidates' preferences) across multiple cities on the East Coast — including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne — with flexible working arrangements and hybrid models where appropriate.
What we're looking for
We welcome expressions of interest from candidates with:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering or associated disciplines.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in ground engineering and/or tunnelling within water, civil or underground infrastructure contexts.
* A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong teamwork skills.
* Professional registration (e.g., CPEng), chartership or equivalent recognised experience (desired — not essential).
* Capability to contribute technically and strategically at project, program or network level.
Don't worry if you don't meet every bullet — if you're passionate about this field and want to explore where you fit, we want to hear from you.
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
* Major projects with diverse career pathways in global leading consultancy
* Volunteer and representation leave
* Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
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:
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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.