Lead Water Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role

Join AECOM in Wellington as a Lead Water Infrastructure Engineer and contribute significantly to the development and improvement of water infrastructure serving the local communities. AECOM is renowned globally for sustainable and resilient water solutions across wastewater, potable water, and stormwater systems, recognized as the top firm by ENR in the global water sector. You will work on advanced projects ranging from wastewater treatment to innovative water processes that support environmental responsibility and climate resilience.

Be part of a dynamic global team committed to protecting communities, conserving resources, and building infrastructure for future generations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects for supply, wastewater, and stormwater within the Wellington region, ensuring technical guidance, design quality, and engineering precision.
• Establish and maintain strong, trusted relationships with local government bodies, water service entities, and other key stakeholders, acting as a valued consultant throughout project durations.
• Promote excellence in technical design and risk management while ensuring projects meet commercial goals and sustainable outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand and internationally to deliver innovative and practical solutions for water infrastructure challenges.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to capacity building within the Wellington technical teams and assist in expanding the Water sector’s business footprint.
• Engage in business development to identify new opportunities and enhance AECOM’s reputation as a trusted partner in the region.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant engineering degree combined with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) registration or willingness to obtain it.
• Significant experience of approximately 10–15+ years in delivering intricate water supply, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, preferably with familiarity in the New Zealand context.
• Demonstrated leadership expertise in guiding multidisciplinary teams and providing strategic technical advice on complex infrastructure challenges.
• Strong abilities in managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement, with proven capacity to foster long-term collaborations and influence project success.
• Commercially astute with sound engineering judgement that balances innovation with project constraints such as scope, timelines, and budgets.

Additional Information

• Flexible work arrangements are available including varied start and finish times, part-time roles, job sharing, and hybrid working options.
• Option to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave each year.
• Entitlement to volunteer and representation leave.
• Ability to swap public holidays to better suit personal preferences.

AECOM encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health, mental health needs, or neurodiverse conditions. Please notify if any accommodations are needed during the recruitment process.

Employment requires attendance at an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location.

About AECOM

AECOM is a leading global infrastructure firm dedicated to building a better world. Offering comprehensive benefits tailored to employee needs, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, flexible work options, wellness programs, and retirement savings plans.

As part of AECOM, you will have access to world-class training and development, the chance to work on impactful projects locally and globally, and a supportive environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and growth.