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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Onsite
Senior Dams Engineer
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.
What you’ll do
As a Senior Dam Engineer in our Brisbane Office, 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.
Applying your skills working on and managing dam projects over the full asset life cycle, covering site investigations, feasibility studies, design and analyses, construction support, and dam operation, as well as the development and implementation of dam safety management systems, including dam surveillance, safety reviews and risk assessments.
Participating in building and maintaining relationships with our industry clients, from proposal preparation to managing the financial and technical aspects in the delivery of small to large scale projects.
Working collaboratively across the business and with clients, bringing diverse skillsets together and innovation to complex problems.
What you’ll bring
Chartered Professional Civil Engineer and Registered Professional Engineer Queensland considered favorably.
A civil engineering qualification, with relevant dam industry experience and an understanding of ANCOLD and State-based guidelines and regulatory practices considered very favorable.
Civil dams engineering background, with a understanding of the dams geotechnical, structural and hydraulic engineering aspects, as well as dam safety management and risk assessment practices.
Well-developed communication and technical report writing skills, with the ability to present concepts to a diverse range of clients.
The drive to develop technical capability through managing project teams and mentoring of junior engineers, as well as participating and contributing at industry technical events and conferences.
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
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.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. 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.