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AECOM Wastewater Process Engineering Lead – Australia & New Zealand in Melbourne, Australia
Company Description
Pushing the limits of what is possible.
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.
Providing sustainable water solutions for a better world.
For decades AECOM has been providing water system services throughout ANZ with a focus on emerging technology and innovation. We are industry leaders in asset management as well as the full range of infrastructure and service planning, design, and construction.
Public and private municipal water companies call on our experience to help them protect public health and the environment through the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation services.
We work closely with clients to provide water solutions that contribute to liveable and water sensitive cities, reduce cost and impact and use new technology in treatment processes.
We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and influential wastewater process specialist to join our Water Business and provide leadership across our Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region.
AECOM’s Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining, and defence sectors.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a driven professional to play an instrumental role in the continued growth and development of our wastewater process engineering capability, and with AECOM’s flexibility, you can base yourself in any of our offices across Australia.
What will a day in this role look like:
Leadership : Encourage collaboration across teams, business lines, and regions; actively mentor and develop staff, promoting technical leadership; lead technical solutions for major projects and pursuits.
Technical Excellence : Engage with global water leaders to stay updated on wastewater trends; connect with clients and global technical experts to address treatment challenges; seek opportunities for team involvement in large-scale global projects.
Team Development : Coach and mentor staff within the ANZ team and broader business; broaden wastewater expertise and introduce new skills; recruit top talent aligned with business objectives and culture; maximise employee potential through continuous development.
Business Development : Represent and promote the AECOM brand in wastewater treatment; maintain strong client relationships and drive strategic project opportunities; actively support and guide high-priority pursuits.
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?
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.
Join us and let’s get started.
Additional Information
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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.
ReqID: J10110398
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Please Select
Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd