Drainage Engineer

4w1 month ago

Aurecon

Perth, AU · Full-time · A$110,000 – A$130,000

About this role

At Aurecon, you will contribute to delivering infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future. As a Drainage Engineer, you will design drainage and waterways for some of Western Australia's most complex road and infrastructure projects, from new interchanges to resilient transport corridors.

Day-to-day, you will support the design of road and transport drainage systems, including pits, pipes, open channels, culverts, and WSUD assets. You will undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments from concept through detailed design and construction support, using tools like 12d, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, ORD, or TUFLOW.

You will work within the Transport, Land & Water team, collaborating with disciplines such as roads, bridges, geotechnical, environmental, and digital to integrate drainage outcomes into broader project design. Stakeholder liaison with Main Roads WA, Public Transport Authority, local government, and utility agencies will be key to achieving approvals and meeting standards.

Aurecon supports your growth with flexible and hybrid working arrangements, tailored learning opportunities, and technical communities that connect you with specialists across Australia, New Zealand, and globally. You will be part of a team recognised for innovation, sustainability, and inclusive culture through multiple external awards.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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 drainage tools, templates and digital workflows, including opportunities for automation

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to 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