Senior Civil Engineer - Water Resources

AECOM · Mackay, QLD, Australia

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-10-28
  • Confirmed live on 28 October 2026

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Job description

Job Description
This opportunity is available in our Rockhampton or Mackay offices.
Our multidisciplinary team are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer with some experience in drainage design and a passion for water management, to work with major clients and be based from our Rockhampton or Mackay offices.

This is a broad opportunity, which would suit Civil Engineers with diverse backgrounds (circa 5-15 years + experience) and some exposure to surface water management across multidisciplinary projects.

What you'll do
You'll contribute to the design and delivery of civil engineering projects within our Water business, working alongside engineers and technical specialists across a range of infrastructure projects.
You'll bring sound engineering judgement, a practical approach to design and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering civil engineering design and documentation for water management projects.

• Contributing to civil design packages, including drainage, stormwater and associated infrastructure where required.

• Preparing technical reports, design documentation, calculations and specifications.

• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions.

• Supporting design reviews, quality assurance and compliance with relevant Australian standards and guidelines.

• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical advice.

• Supporting project planning, coordination, delivery and ongoing client relationships.

• Providing technical guidance to developing engineers and contributing to knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications
What you'll bring
You'll be a capable civil engineer who enjoys solving engineering challenges, working with others and delivering practical outcomes for clients. You'll be comfortable working across a range of projects and keen to continue developing your technical expertise within a collaborative consulting environment.
You'll ideally bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Solid experience in civil engineering design and project delivery, ideally within a consulting or multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Some experience with drainage or stormwater management design, with an understanding of relevant hydrology and hydraulics, design principles and standards.

• Experience using civil design software such as 12d or Civil 3D, as well as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) such as QGIS and ESRI products.

• Experience with hydrological and hydraulic analysis including the use of software such as DRAINS and MUSIC, and desirably RORB/URBS/XP-RAFTS/WBNM and TUFLOW

• The ability to interpret technical requirements and produce clear, accurate design documentation.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and project stakeholders.

• A collaborative mindset, practical problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

• Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be advantageous.
RPEQ registration, or the ability to work towards registration in the short term, would be advantageous.

Additional Information
Why you'll love working with us
At AECOM, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while developing your career within a global network of technical experts.
You'll also enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start and finish times, job sharing and hybrid work options.

• The option to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave each year.

• Volunteer and representation leave to support causes important to you.

• Flexible public holidays, giving you greater choice over when you take leave.

• Access to industry-leading projects, technical specialists and structured career development opportunities.

• The opportunity to broaden your experience across civil and water infrastructure projects.
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