Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure team is seeking a proven Water Treatment Process Lead to join our global team of water process engineering specialists.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about technical excellence and has experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects within a global consulting environment. Our Water Infrastructure team partners with a range of internal and external clients, supporting sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.

Come and be part of a growing, high-performing team.

How you’ll make a difference

- Provide technical leadership across municipal potable water projects, applying your water treatment expertise to deliver practical, innovative solutions.




- Support the growth of our municipal potable water portfolio across Australia and New Zealand through client engagement, opportunity development and successful project pursuits.
- Build and maintain solid relationships with clients, industry partners and stakeholders, representing our water treatment capabilities in the market.
- Lead and contribute to major water treatment projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Build and grow our water treatment capability by mentoring and developing engineers, and attracting top talent.
- Collaborate with the ANZ Water Leadership team and global water specialists to share expertise, leverage global capability and deliver industry-leading solutions.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

The qualities that help you thrive

- Engineering degree (essential); CPEng and/or RPEQ/RPEV highly regarded.
- Extensive experience (ideally 12+ years) in water treatment, with demonstrated technical leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of municipal potable water projects and the ability to provide technical guidance across complex projects.
- Established market presence, with the ability to build trusted client relationships and identify recent opportunities.




- A collaborative leadership style, with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.
- Solid communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

- Versatile work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Volunteer and representation leave
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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