AECOM
Construction • Engineering • Sustainability
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most complex challenges while creating legacies for generations to come. Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, AECOM leverages technical expertise and digital innovation to drive transformative outcomes in infrastructure development, sustainability, and social systems. The company provides a wide range of services, including architecture & design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services across various markets such as transportation, energy, healthcare, and national governments. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technical excellence, and community impact, AECOM is committed to building a better world.
10,000+ employees
Founded 1990
Senior Hydraulics Engineer – High Energy Systems, Hydrodynamic Effects
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October 28
AECOM
Construction • Engineering • Sustainability
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most complex challenges while creating legacies for generations to come. Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, AECOM leverages technical expertise and digital innovation to drive transformative outcomes in infrastructure development, sustainability, and social systems. The company provides a wide range of services, including architecture & design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services across various markets such as transportation, energy, healthcare, and national governments. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technical excellence, and community impact, AECOM is committed to building a better world.
10,000+ employees
Founded 1990
📋 Description
• Develop and review designs for high energy hydraulic structures (e.g. spillways, plunge pools, stilling basins) • Perform advanced hydraulic modelling (2D/3D CFD and/or physical model review) • Evaluate hydrodynamic loads and pressure effects on structures • Assess cavitation, air entrainment, flow instabilities, and transient effects • Collaborate with civil and geotechnical teams on integrated design solutions • Contribute to technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred) • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in hydraulic design for dams, hydropower, or similar infrastructure • Strong experience in hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. Flow3D, HEC-RAS, OpenFOAM, or similar) • Understanding of physical modelling methods and scale effects • Familiarity with high-energy hydraulic phenomena (e.g. water hammer, cavitation, air entrainment) • Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE, Engineers Australia, or equivalent) • Strong technical reporting and communication skills, with ability to clearly present complex results
🏖️ Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits • Paid time off • Leaves of absences • Voluntary benefits • Perks • Flexible work options • Well-being resources • Employee assistance program • Business travel insurance • Service recognition awards • Retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase plan
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