Drainage Engineer

4w1 month ago

Aurecon

Perth, AU · Full-time · A$90,000 – A$120,000

About this role

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future, working with clients to deliver infrastructure that strengthens communities and creates a sustainable future. As a Drainage Engineer, you'll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference.

You'll support the design of road and transport drainage systems, including pits, pipes, open channels, culverts, and WSUD assets. You'll undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments from concept through detailed design and construction support.

Our Transport, Land & Water team is changing how we design drainage and waterways across complex road and infrastructure projects in Western Australia. You'll work with other disciplines to integrate drainage outcomes into broader project design.

You'll have access to flexible and hybrid working arrangements, tailored learning opportunities, and mentoring from specialists across Australia, New Zealand, and globally. We value diversity and support your growth toward chartered status.

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, 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.
Contributing to continuous improvement of drainage tools, templates and digital workflows, including opportunities for automation.

Benefits

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.