Principal Dam Embankment Engineer

3 weeks ago


Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia AECOM Full time
AECOM Principal Dam Embankment Engineer in Gold Coast, Australia

Company Description

"Supported by people, local and global communities who are not only willing to guide but also nurture professional development and leadership" - Dominique Keirens, Technical Director - Water Planning

With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects, our expertise in dam and reservoir engineering is unmatched. From feasibility studies to design, construction, and maintenance, we cover every aspect of the process, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical water infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our legacy, bringing innovative solutions to life and making a meaningful impact on global water resources.

Job Description

AECOM is delivering some of Australia's most critical water infrastructure projects. With major investment in dam infrastructure and long-term partnerships with Dam owners nationwide, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to work on complex and high-impact projects across the country.

As part of our industry-leading Dams team, you'll contribute to feasibility studies, design, construction, and asset management, collaborating with specialists nationally and internationally to develop sustainable water solutions and mentor the next generation of engineers.

What a day in this role could involve:

  1. Geotechnical and embankment dam engineering.
  2. Inspection and condition assessment of existing dams.
  3. Scoping and undertaking geotechnical investigations, including interpretation of foundation conditions and characterising the engineering properties of foundation and construction materials.
  4. Construction support services including inspection of works, evaluation of quality control and quality assurance data and construction reporting.
  5. Preparation of tenders and proposals & providing mentoring.

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.

What are we looking for from you?

  1. Demonstrated capability in geotechnical and embankment design, including the preparation of design reports, design drawings and specifications, ideally within the dam industry.
  2. You are positive and see challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow.
  3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  4. You enjoy developing and nurturing relationships with internal stakeholders, clients as well as the local industry, whether through project work, client initiatives or industry associations.
  5. A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline (essential).

If you are an experienced Dams professional looking to take the next step in your career, or you are coming from another country to establish yourself in Australia, we would love to hear from you. For the right candidate, we will provide assistance with visa sponsorship and relocation for you and your family as required.

What AECOM Offers:

  1. Technically challenging and rewarding work in a supportive, friendly, and sociable environment.
  2. Opportunities to work and collaborate with industry-leading experts within our interstate and international offices.
  3. Flexibility to base yourself in our Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Melbourne or Perth offices.
  4. Career development and learning, bring your unique talents background and expertise to your work here and you'll get to explore and pursue rewarding career opportunities within a No. 1 ranked water consultancy.
  5. Employee Wellbeing & Wellness Benefits, Insurance, Leave Entitlements, Reward & Recognition, Benefits & Discounts.
  6. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customisable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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