Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer – Dams
Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is delivering some of Australia’s most critical water infrastructure projects. With major investment in dam infrastructure and long‑term partnerships with dam owners nationwide, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to work on complex and high‑impact projects across the country. As part of our industry‑leading Dams team, you’ll contribute to feasibility studies, design, construction, and asset management, collaborating with specialists nationally and internationally to develop sustainable water solutions and mentor the next generation of engineers. With AECOM’s flexibility, base yourself in either our Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Perth or Melbourne offices.
How you’ll make a difference
* Mechanical engineering design for dam operations and equipment integration.
* Inspection, investigation and condition assessment of existing dams.
* Construction support services including inspection of works, evaluation of quality control and quality assurance data and construction reporting.
* Preparation of tenders and proposals & providing mentoring.
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive:
* Demonstrated capability in mechanical design, including the preparation of design reports, design drawings and specifications, ideally within the dam industry.
* You are positive, and see challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* You enjoy developing and nurturing relationships with internal stakeholders, clients as well as the local industry, whether through project work, client initiatives or industry associations.
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (essential).
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.
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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