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Aurecon

Senior Dams Engineer

Aurecon

. Work on and manage dam projects across the full asset life cycle .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering with a focus on dam projects, including safety management, risk assessment, and compliance with ANCOLD and state guidelines. Proven ability to manage project teams, mentor junior engineers, and effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse clients.

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Chartered Professional Civil EngineerDam Safety ManagementRisk Assessment PracticesCivil Dams EngineeringTechnical Report Writing

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Hard Skills
Site InvestigationsFeasibility StudiesDesign and AnalysesConstruction SupportDam Operation ExpertiseDam SurveillanceSafety ReviewsProject ManagementEngineering Design StandardsGeotechnical Engineering
Soft Skills
Well-Developed CommunicationMentoringProblem SolvingCollaborationClient Relationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Professional Civil Engineer
Industry Keywords
ANCOLD GuidelinesDam Safety Management SystemsHydraulic EngineeringStructural EngineeringRegulatory Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work on and manage dam projects across the full asset life cycle
  • Conduct site investigations, feasibility studies, design and analyses
  • Provide construction support and dam operation expertise
  • Develop and implement dam safety management systems
  • Perform dam surveillance, safety reviews and risk assessments
  • Build and maintain relationships with industry clients
  • Prepare proposals and manage financial and technical aspects of small to large-scale projects
  • Collaborate across the business and with clients to solve complex problems
  • Contribute ideas to improve work methods, systems, processes and procedures
  • Identify innovative ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Chartered Professional Civil Engineer considered favourably
  • Civil engineering qualification, with relevant dam industry experience
  • Understanding of ANCOLD and State-based guidelines and regulatory practices considered very favourable
  • Civil dams engineering background
  • Understanding of dams geotechnical, structural and hydraulic engineering aspects
  • Understanding of dam safety management and risk assessment practices
  • Well-developed communication and technical report writing skills
  • Ability to present concepts to a diverse range of clients
  • Ability to independently implement engineering design standards with minimal guidance
  • Ability to manage project teams and mentor junior engineers
  • Willingness to participate in and contribute to industry technical events and conferences

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Part-time or flexible working arrangements
  • Career development and technical capability growth opportunities
  • Project team management and mentoring opportunities
  • Participation in industry technical events and conferences
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Recruitment adjustments available