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Technical Director - Water Infrastructure

AECOM Sydney, NSW Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

Come grow with AECOM, a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company. We're expanding our Water Infrastructure Team in New South Wales and seeking a Technical Director to lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects.

As a Technical Director, you'll work alongside industry-leading technical specialists on some of Australia's most complex and impactful water projects. You'll coordinate and manage projects from inception through to completion, contribute to the planning and design of civil infrastructure, ensure quality assurance processes are followed, and build strong relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You'll also mentor junior engineers and designers, supporting technical development and knowledge sharing across the team.

The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, asset management, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining, and defence sectors.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Australia, New Zealand, and our global network.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and CPEng (or working towards/eligible)
  • Demonstrated experience delivering water and/or wastewater treatment projects within a consulting, design, or engineering environment
  • Experience with treatment plant upgrades, renewals, process infrastructure, and associated civil works
  • Knowledge of applicable Australian codes, standards, and industry guidelines relevant to water and wastewater treatment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Why you'll love working with us:

  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing, and hybrid work options
  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
  • Volunteer and representation leave
  • Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • CPEng
  • Australian codes and standards
  • treatment plant upgrades

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