Acciona Logo

Acciona

Senior Drainage Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
Lead the planning, design, and execution of drainage systems for infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Australian regulations and environmental guidelines while collaborating with stakeholders.
The summary above was generated by AI

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

  • Growing department

  • Career development opportunities

  • Iconic projects

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Senior Drainage Engineer to lead the planning, design, and execution of drainage systems for various infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing stormwater management systems, implementing flood mitigation strategies, and ensuring adherence to Australian standards, regulations, and environmental guidelines.
In this key role you will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and local government authorities, to deliver effective and sustainable drainage solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and design stormwater drainage systems for various projects, ensuring effective water management and compliance with environmental guidelines.
  • Perform hydrological and hydraulic analyses, and design culverts, channels, detention basins, using software like 12d, AutoCAD, and StormCAD.
  • Collaborate with project teams and clients, providing technical support during construction to ensure proper installation and compliance with Australian Standards.
  • Conduct drainage assessments, prepare reports, and monitor stormwater systems to ensure compliance with local council and environmental regulations.
  • Incorporate sustainable design principles, liaise with government bodies and contractors, and deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, with experience in drainage engineering or a related area.

  • Proven experience in designing and managing drainage systems for civil infrastructure projects, and proficiency in drainage design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and StormCAD.

  • Strong understanding of hydrological and hydraulic analysis techniques, with knowledge of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and floodplain management.

  • Familiarity with local council regulations and approval processes for drainage project.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Top Skills

12D
Autocad
Civil 3D
Stormcad
HQ

Acciona North Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

65 Berry St, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2060

Similar Jobs

An Hour Ago
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Mid level
Mid level
Cloud • Hardware • Security • Software
The Solutions Engineer will collaborate with account executives to expand Verkada's footprint, provide technical expertise, and assist customers in deploying solutions.
Top Skills: Access ControlAPIsCloud SecurityDhcpDnsIot SystemsLinuxLinux Operating SystemsNatNetworkingPythonSecurity SurveillanceTcp/IpTlsVlans
3 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Join a dynamic team to manage and automate cloud infrastructure using technologies like Terraform, Go, and Python, enhancing customer solutions.
Top Skills: AnsibleAWSAzureDnsGCPGoKubernetesLinuxPuppetPythonTerraform
Yesterday
Remote
Hybrid
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Manage the SRE team, oversee project prioritization, advocate for automation, ensure infrastructure reliability, and provide training and onboarding.
Top Skills: Ai-Powered ToolsAutomation ToolsCloud OperationsDatabasesLinux

What you need to know about the Sydney Tech Scene

From opera to comedy shows, the Sydney Opera House hosts more than 1,600 performances a year, yet its entertainment sector isn't the only one taking center stage. The city's tech sector has earned a reputation as one of the fastest-growing in the region. More specifically, its IT sector stands out as the country's third-largest, growing at twice the rate of overall employment in the past decade as businesses continue to digitize their operations to stay competitive.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account