Join AECOM's Perth Water Resources team as a Graduate Hydrologist, supporting flood, drainage, and water resources projects across mining, development, and government clients
Work alongside experienced engineers and hydrologists on a variety of projects spanning flood modelling, stormwater management, and catchment assessments
How you’ll make a difference:
- Assist in the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models (e.g. TUFLOW, RORB, HEC-RAS) for flood and drainage studies
- Support data collection, GIS analysis, and catchment delineation for project inputs
- Contribute to technical reports, design drawings, and client deliverables under senior guidance
- Assist with site investigations, data gathering, and field assessments as required
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including transport and mining teams, as well as civil, environmental, and structural engineers
- Support preparation of proposals and scopes of work
What our Graduate Program offers:
- Graduate Introduction: Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.
- Essential Consulting Skills: Master core consulting skills from day one.
- Networking and Learning: Grow your network and industry know-how.
- Mentoring and Career Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
- Learning from Experts: Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.
- Flexible Work Options: Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.
- Career Pathways: Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.
For more information, visit our Early Careers website.
Qualifications
- Graduate Attributes: We’re seeking graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive and adaptable mindset, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.
- Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or have completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field.
- Graduate Year: You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
- Commencement: You must be able to commence work by February 2027. We are open to mid-year finishers who are able to commence by July 2027.
- Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia before applying.
Additional information
- Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
- Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
- Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
- Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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