Company Description

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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.

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Job Description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join our industry leading Water infrastructure team based in our Townsville office.

Work across a range of significant water infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, storage reservoirs and water & wastewater treatment infrastructure for various clients both locally in North Queensland and beyond.

Life in regional Queensland offers a unique blend of professional growth and a relaxed lifestyle, with vibrant communities surrounded by beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, and rich cultural scenes. AECOM fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, with our offices offering a strong sense of community and a balanced pace of life, making them ideal places to thrive. Gain an unparalleled blend of technical, project management and commercial skills from the opportunities afforded from a regional office whilst working for an international consultancy.

How you'll make a difference:

• Apply your water infrastructure design skills and knowledge into meaningful local and national projects.
• Lead project delivery from business development through design to construction, managing commercial aspects.
• Provide technical leadership with support from multidisciplinary teams and ensure quality, timely, and budget-compliant outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff and build strong relationships with internal and external clients across various sectors.

Qualifications

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.

The qualities that help you thrive

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) / Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng).
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex multidisciplinary projects and meeting delivery requirements in the water infrastructure industry.
• A future leader with an interest in succession and long-term growth within a global organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively at both an internal and external, client-facing level, developing new client relationships and maintaining existing networks within the business.
• Ability to and an interest in guiding and mentoring junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.