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We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Providing sustainable water solutions for a better world

For decades, AECOM has been at the forefront of delivering water system services across Australia and New Zealand, with a strong emphasis on emerging technologies and innovation. We are recognised as industry leaders in asset management and the full spectrum of infrastructure and service planning, design, and construction.

Our expertise is trusted by public and private municipal water providers to safeguard public health and protect the environment through the delivery of safe drinking water and reliable sanitation services.

By working closely with our clients, we deliver water solutions that:

• Support liveable and water-sensitive cities,
• Reduce costs and environmental impacts, and
• Integrate cutting-edge technologies into treatment processes.

At AECOM, we know that a strong, supportive team culture is the key to success. We value people who are team players, bring a positive attitude and thrive in a collaborative environment to drive innovative solutions.

As part of one global team—50,000 professionals united by a shared purpose to deliver a better world—we are seeking a highly skilled and influential Wastewater Process Specialist to provide leadership within our Water Business across the ANZ region.

AECOM’s Water Group serves internal and external clients across a diverse range of projects, including:

• Water and wastewater treatment,
• Dams and major conveyance systems,
• Industrial and civil infrastructure,
• Mining
• Defence sectors.

This is your opportunity to drive meaningful change and innovation while shaping the future of sustainable water solutions across the region.

Your day could include any of the following:

• Develop and implement innovative process engineering strategies and solutions for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Oversee the design, simulation and optimisation of treatment processes
• Provide guidance on technical challenges and solutions, including advanced process technologies and sustainability practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by understanding their challenges and delivering tailored solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Ensure designs and solutions meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

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?

• Relevant tertiary degree (essential) and RPEQ / RPEV, CPEng (highly regarded).
• Extensive years of relevant experience in the wastewater treatment industry
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, technologies, and environmental regulations in Australia and New Zealand
• Proficiency in process engineering, data analysis, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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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/.

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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.

You will help us foster 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.