Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer - Water Utilities

Everything is an adventure for the curious mind. At Aurecon, we turn curiosity into real-world outcomes. Join us and use your expertise to foster innovation, navigate complexity with care, and co-create projects that deliver meaningful, lasting change.

Your role

As a new Civil Engineer, you'll be a vital part of our growing Water team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works in South East Queensland. Our team works on a range of medium, large and major projects for the Queensland water market and the broader ANZ market, focusing on providing feasibility, concept and detailed designs for government agency clients as well as contractor partners.

What you'll be doing

As a Civil Engineer joining our QLD Water Team, you will play an integral part in a highly skilled team to engineer resilient and sustainable water infrastructure solutions.

We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world's economic development and, it's the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart.

Here are the key things you will do to 'bring ideas to life'.

• Utilise your technical engineering capabilities to play a hands-on supporting role in the delivery of projects
• Carry out engineering and design tasks as well as interacting with clients and maintaining positive relationships
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines within the wider project teams as you provide input in working together to develop client-focused solutions on major water infrastructure projects
• Lead or contribute to successful teams to deliver challenging water and wastewater concept and detailed design projects for our clients including Seqwater, Unitywater, Urban Utilities, and State and Federal Governments.
• Undertake and/or assist with the civil design and hydraulic analysis of water and wastewater network and treatment infrastructure.
• Produce high-quality technical outputs to meet client expectations including design documents, reports, specifications and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to deliver excellent project outcomes.

We know today's complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What you'll bring

You blend technical knowledge with empathy and big-picture thinking. You're someone who thrives in dynamic environments, builds meaningful connections, and is motivated by purposeful work.

You'll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

You will;

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Engineering (or equivalent). Chartered status with Engineers Australia (or equivalent) and RPEQ is preferred but not essential.
• Have 5-7 years demonstrated experience in a similar civil engineering role, ideally working on the design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including pipelines and pump stations. Knowledge of Australian water industry standards and codes is highly regarded.
• A background in at least some of the following technical areas;
• Bulk water infrastructure design capability (e.g. pump stations and/or reservoirs)
• Sewer Pipeline design (gravity and pressure)
• Water or wastewater treatment facilities design.
• Experience in hydraulic assessment of water assets (e.g. pipelines, treatment plants etc.)
• Project / Design management experience

How we support your growth

At Aurecon, no two career journeys are the same. We'll support yours with a collaborative culture, learning experiences, and the flexibility to design your own path. We embrace difference, nurture belonging, and ensure every voice feels valued.

What we offer

• Flexible work
• Extended parental leave and cultural leave flexibility
• Wellbeing programs for you and your loved ones
• Development pathways, mentoring, and personalised growth support

Who we are

At Aurecon, we're curious adventurers. We view complexity as a space to listen, imagine, and grow. As Aureconeers, we're practical dreamers who find inspiration in everyday moments. With over 7,000 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, we work together to create positive impact for generations to come.

Ready to join us?

If this opportunity feels aligned with your strengths and aspirations, we'd love to connect with you. Should you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to

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Apply now and begin the next step in your fulfilling journey with us.