Graduate Water Resources Engineer

AECOM · Docklands, VIC, Australia

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-10-14
  • Confirmed live on 14 October 2026

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Job description

Job Description
Our Water Resources team provides multi-disciplinary, integrated delivery of water resources services across all industry sectors, particularly in the areas of flood impact assessment, flood risk management, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, mine water management and computational fluid dynamics.
We’re looking for a Graduate Water Resources Engineer to join our team and work alongside experienced engineers, scientists, and planners on real-world projects from day one.
How you’ll make a difference:

• Contribute to a range of projects including major transport projects, flood studies, stormwater management and design, mine water management and marine and coastal science.

• Support the delivery of stormwater management, drainage design, water quality (e.g. WSUD) and hydraulic modelling for a variety of infrastructure projects.​

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to both local and national initiatives.​

• Get involved in project coordination, report writing, and client engagement, depending on your interests.
What our Graduate Program offers:

• Graduate Introduction: Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.

• Essential Consulting Skills: Master core consulting skills from day one.

• Networking and Learning: Grow your network and industry know-how.

• Mentoring and Career Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.

• Learning from Experts: Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.

• Flexible Work Options: Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.

• Career Pathways: Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.
For more information, visit our Early Careers website.

Qualifications
• Graduate Attributes: We’re seeking graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive and adaptable mindset, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.

• Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or any related discipline.

• Graduate Year: You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program. Program begins between February 2027 and July 2027.

• Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

Additional Information
Our Recruitment Process:

• Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.

• Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.

• Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.
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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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.
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