Senior Technical Officer

Senior Technical Officer Full-time State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Water Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Townsville, QLD Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

How you’ll make a difference Work on a diverse portfolio of Defence, transport and EDQ projects across Queensland, delivering civil infrastructure and industrial developments using 12d modelling and AutoCAD design software. Work with a range of internal stakeholders, from various engineering disciplines to assist with the design co-ordination on multi-disciplinary projects. Opportunities to upskill and professionally develop via AECOM University and other platforms in encouraged. Provide advice and mentoring to junior members within the team using your expertise within the design and drafting field.

The qualities that help you thrive Bachelor’s degree in engineering. 10+ years’ experience in civil infrastructure developments, including Defence projects. Strong proficiency in 12d and AutoCAD. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver multidisciplinary projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to build and maintain client relationships while delivering results within tight timeframes.

Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year 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. 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. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples