Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
Company Description "At AECOM, I enjoy free access to an extensive network of industry leading specialists, which has helped me grow and expand my knowledge. Mostly though, I love that I get to work with and mentor the b…
Skills: Water resources engineering, Flood management, Hydrologic modelling, Hydraulic modelling, Project leadership
Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Structural engineering, Mining infrastructure design, Project management, Technical documentation, Design specification
Cheung Sha Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong S.A.R. · On-site
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Environmental science, Air quality assessment, Noise assessment, Data analysis, Technical writing
Cairns, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Company Description "I love working at AECOM because I am surrounded by professionals who are willing to share their experiences to benefit my development as a graduate'. - James Cross, Graduate Civil Engineer Come grow …
Skills: Civil Engineering, Infrastructure planning, Infrastructure design, Project management, Transportation systems
Townsville, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Company Description "I love working at AECOM because I am surrounded by professionals who are willing to share their experiences to benefit my development as a graduate'. - James Cross, Graduate Civil Engineer Come grow …
Skills: Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Infrastructure Design, Project Management, Transportation Systems
Lima, Lima, Peru · On-site
Descripción de la empresa Work with Us. Change the World. 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 w…
Skills: Project management, Hospital infrastructure, Technical study development, Consulting, Team leadership
Houston, Texas, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$155k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Project management, Midstream infrastructure, Financial oversight, Primavera P6, MS Project
Markham, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$125k–$170k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Environmental Remediation, Environmental Reclamation, Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, Phase III ESA
Markham, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$125k–$165k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Environmental remediation, Project management, Business development, Team leadership, Strategic planning
Ocoee, Florida, United States · On-site
$75k–$90k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Graphic design, Visual communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$30/hr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Records management, Document control, Administrative support, Data organization, Scanning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$170k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Electrical power design, Lighting design, Project management, Critical thinking
Stockton, California, United States · Hybrid
$275k–$300k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Program management, Business development, P&L management, Strategic planning, Client engagement
Sacramento, California, United States · Hybrid
$275k–$300k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Program management, Business development, P&L management, Strategic planning, Client engagement
Oakland, California, United States · Hybrid
$275k–$300k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Program management, Business development, P&L management, Strategic planning, Client engagement
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$275k–$300k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Program management, Business development, P&L management, Strategic planning, Client engagement
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$275k–$300k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Program Management, Business Development, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Client Engagement
Cleveland, Ohio, United States · Remote OK
$131k–$165k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Environmental site assessment, Remediation, Project management, Financial forecasting, Risk management
Houston, Texas, United States · Remote OK
$160k–$200k/yr
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 he…
Skills: Electrical power systems, Power distribution, Medium voltage, Low voltage, Lightning protection
Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany · Hybrid
Unternehmensbeschreibung Gestalten Sie mit AECOM die Welt von morgen! Mit über 51.000 Mitarbeitern (m/w/d) weltweit und Projekten in 150 Ländern zählt AECOM zu den führenden Unternehmen in den Bereichen Infrastruktur und…
Skills: Architecture, Project management, Budget management, Detail planning, Revit
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Lead the technical delivery of complex water resources, flood engineering, and water management projects. Provide expert guidance, mentor engineering staff, and engage with clients and regulators to ensure high-quality project outcomes.
Requires 15+ years of experience in water resources or civil engineering with proven leadership in technical teams. Proficiency in industry-standard modelling software and a comprehensive understanding of Australian water legislation and standards are essential.
"At AECOM, I enjoy free access to an extensive network of industry leading specialists, which has helped me grow and expand my knowledge. Mostly though, I love that I get to work with and mentor the brightest young minds our industry has to offer." - Richard Corbett, Water Services Lead QLD
Work with Us. Change the World.
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.
What you'll do
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Water Resources to join our busy team in the Newcastle office.
In this senior technical role, you will provide expert leadership in the delivery of complex water resources and flood engineering projects across major infrastructure and development sectors. You will play a key role in shaping technical approaches, solving complex hydrologic and hydraulic challenges, and ensuring high-quality, defensible outcomes for our clients.
Your focus will be on leading the technical direction of projects, including the development and review of flood studies, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, and water management strategies. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist input and mentoring engineers, while remaining actively involved in detailed technical delivery.
If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse experience and perspectives, and your application will be considered for this role as well as other opportunities across AECOM where your skills and experience may be a strong fit.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and grow your career in a flexible and inclusive environment.
We offer:
Ready to shape resilient water futures and lead a high-performing team?
We would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver a better world.
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AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.
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.
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.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
Offices: 13355 Noel Road, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75240, US · 300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California 90071, US · 21 Street 9, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE · 1360 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, US · 1150 Morrison Dr, Ottawa, ON K2H 8S9, CA
We are the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
Offices: 13355 Noel Road, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75240, US · 300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California 90071, US · 21 Street 9, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE · 1360 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, US · 1150 Morrison Dr, Ottawa, ON K2H 8S9, CA
