At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
Our Transport, Land & Water team is changing how we design drainage and waterways across some of WA’s more complex road and infrastructure projects, from new interchanges and freight routes to safer regional highways and resilient transport corridors.
As a Drainage Engineer, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind. Responsibilities include:
Supporting the design of road and transport drainage systems, including pits and pipes, open channels, culverts and WSUD assets
Undertaking hydrological and hydraulic assessments for projects from concept through detailed design and construction support
Building and using models in tools such as 12d, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, ORD and/or TUFLOW (or similar), with support from senior specialists
Preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports that clearly communicate the drainage solution
Working with other disciplines (roads, bridges, geotechnical, environment, digital) to integrate drainage outcomes into broader project design
Liaising with Main Roads WA, Public Transport Authority, local government and utility stakeholders to achieve approvals and ensure designs meet standards and client expectations
Contributing to continuous improvement of our drainage tools, templates and digital workflows, including opportunities for automation
You’ll be someone who enjoys getting into the technical detail, but also understands that good drainage design is about protecting people, places and the environment.
You will bring:
A degree in civil or environmental engineering (or related discipline)
Roughly 3–6 years’ experience in drainage / civil design, ideally on transport or land development projects
Working knowledge of Australian standards, Austroads guidance and (ideally) Main Roads WA design requirements
Some experience with drainage and/or civil design software such as 12d, DRAINS, TUFLOW and/or Civil 3D
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to quality and constructability
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document and explain design decisions
An interest in sustainability, WSUD and climate resilience, and a desire to work towards chartered status over time
At Aurecon you’ll be supported to grow your technical skills and your career, not just fill a role. You’ll be part of a team recognised for innovation, sustainability and inclusive culture through multiple external awards.
You’ll have access to:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements so you can balance project delivery with life outside work
Tailored learning opportunities and support to build your drainage, civil and broader consulting skills
Technical communities and mentoring to connect you with specialists across Australia, New Zealand and globally
A workplace that genuinely values diversity, with tangible initiatives supporting inclusion, reconciliation and wellbeing
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.
We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.
Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
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