Associate Director - Water Resources and Flood Engineer Full-time Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Water Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD "At AECOM, I enjoy free access to an extensive network of industry leading specialists, which has helped me grow and expand my knowledge. Mostly though, I love that I get to work with and mentor the brightest young minds our industry has to offer." – Richard Corbett, Water Services Lead QLD What you'll do We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Water Resources and Flood Engineer to join our South East Queensland team in either Brisbane or Gold Coast office. In this senior technical role, you will provide expert leadership in the delivery of complex water resources and flood engineering projects across major infrastructure and development sectors. You will play a key role in shaping technical approaches, solving complex hydrologic and hydraulic challenges, and ensuring high-quality, defensible outcomes for our clients. Leading the technical delivery of flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, and water resource management studies for major projects Providing expert input into hydrologic analysis, flood behaviour assessment, and model development using industry-standard tools Developing innovative and practical solutions to complex water management and flood risk challenges Reviewing and approving technical reports, models, and design outputs to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance Supporting project teams with high-level technical advice and mentoring Engaging with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to provide trusted technical guidance Ensuring alignment with Australian standards and guidelines, including AR&R, QUDM, and relevant state requirements Contributing to technical excellence initiatives and staying current with emerging tools, methodologies, and regulatory changes What you’ll bring Proven professional experience (ideally 15+ years) in water resources engineering, flood management, or related civil engineering disciplines Proven experience leading technical teams and directing complex engineering projects Demonstrated experience with a combination of water resource modelling packages such as TUFLOW, MIKE, DRAINS, HEC-RAS, RORB, XP-RAFTS, URBS, XP-STORM, MUSIC, GOLDSIM, etc. Strong knowledge of flood risk assessment methodologies, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, catchment management, mine and CSG water management, and climate change adaptation strategies Comprehensive understanding of Australian Standards and water legislation, environmental regulations, and compliance requirements (such as TMR Guidelines, AR&R, QUDM) Demonstrated management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously Proven track record in winning and delivering work within a consultancy environment to a high technical standard Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences CPEng (Engineers Australia) and RPEQ (Board of Professional Engineers Queensland) – essential Experience in mine water management, with exposure to managing water across mining sites and clients, highly advantageous We offer: Flexible work arrangements and multiple career pathways in people management, technical discipline leadership, or client management ownership A collaborative, high-performing team environment with global reach Opportunities to work on complex and impactful projects across Australia and globally A strong focus on professional development and technical excellence Competitive compensation and benefits programs, including a robust global well-being program We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in our hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr