Senior Water Resources Engineer

AECOM · Newcastle West, NSW, Australia

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-11-11
  • Confirmed live on 11 November 2026

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Job Description
How you’ll make a difference
Through the current successes of the AECOM Water Resources team in Sydney, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to be part of, and influence, the continued growth of our business.
As a member of the Water Resources team, this role will see you working closely with engineers, scientists, drafters and other professionals across a variety of disciplines throughout the AECOM business. You will provide technical support in water resources (including impact assessment, water balance modelling, water quality, flood modelling, erosion and sediment control) for projects in the resources, waste, industrial, infrastructure (road, rail, utilities) and developer sectors.
Our Hunter Water Resources team is currently helping to deliver a diverse range of projects such as a waste facility water and leachate management strategy (water balance modelling), Leppington Five Roads (drainage design, erosion and sediment control plan) and a gold mine raw and potable water management supply strategy. As a Senior Professional, you will be responsible for the technical delivery of water resources impact assessments, management plans and strategies, compliance reports, water management system design and water licensing assessments. You will be given the opportunity to actively participate in and contribute to the technical aspects of a range of projects so that they are consistently and successfully delivered according to plan.

• 4-8 years of Industry experience in a similar role is essential;

• Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality, NSW Water Management Act 2000, Water Management (General) Regulation 2025, Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction Volume 1 and Volume 2, Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control and AR&R2019;

• Experience in water resource impact assessment, water balance modelling, water quality investigations and modelling and management plan preparation (e.g. water management plans, erosion and sediment control plans);

• Experience in hydrological studies and flood modelling;

• Knowledge of detailed road and/or rail designs, and multidisciplinary interfaces;

• Software technology applications (e.g. GoldSim, TUFLOW, MUSIC, HECRAS etc.);

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive
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.

• Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental, Civil or Chemical) or Environmental Science, or equivalent – essential.

• Experience with GoldSim and GIS software – essential.

• Experience with TUFLOW, HECRAS and MUSIC software – desirable.

Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us

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

• Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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.
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