Company Description
Come grow with us
AECOM's Water team is delivering some of the most significant water infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand, supported by a strong pipeline of work, long-term investment in major programs, and the strength of our global network.
As we continue to expand our Ground Engineering and Tunnelling capability, we're seeking talented professionals for our planned major growth across 2027. These will be opportunities for professionals who want to work on technically complex underground infrastructure projects, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and build a rewarding long-term career with AECOM.
Ground Engineering and Tunnelling at AECOM offers the opportunity to work across some of Australia and New Zealand's most significant water infrastructure programs, including major conveyance systems, underground assets, treatment facilities, resilience projects and large-scale tunnelling works.
With opportunities across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Auckland and Wellington, you can be based from any of our Australia and New Zealand offices while contributing to projects of regional, national and international significance.
Whether you're an emerging professional, an experienced technical specialist or an established leader, we offer the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects while enjoying the flexibility and support to shape your own career.
Job Description
Why you'll love working with us
You'll be joining a team delivering some of the most complex and impactful underground infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand, supported by global expertise, industry-leading technology and a collaborative culture. You'll also enjoy:
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A market-leading pipeline of Ground Engineering and Tunnelling projects
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Opportunities to work across Australia, New Zealand and globally
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Exposure to major water, transport, energy, resources and underground infrastructure programs
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Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams spanning planning, design, construction, advisory and operations
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Clear pathways into technical leadership, project leadership and people leadership roles
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Access to global technical specialists, digital engineering tools and advanced modelling capabilities
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A culture that values innovation, collaboration and professional growth
In addition, you'll benefit from:
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A culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging - where your unique perspectives help us create better outcomes.
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Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times and hybrid work options
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Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave
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Volunteer and representation leave
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Flex public holidays
Qualifications
Who we're looking for
We welcome interest from professionals across the broader Ground Engineering and Tunnelling sector. Whether your expertise lies in geotechnical engineering, tunnelling design, underground construction, project delivery, technical leadership or construction support, we'd love to hear from you.
As we continue to grow our teams across the East Coast, we are particularly interested in hearing from:
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Ground Engineering and Tunnelling Technical Advisors, Subject Matter Experts and Technical Leaders
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Geotechnical and Ground Engineering Specialists
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Tunnelling Engineers
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Tunnel Design and Construction Leads
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Tunnel Project Managers and Design Managers
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Field and Site Engineers (Geotechnical / Tunnelling)
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Construction Support, QA and Risk Specialists
We are interested in hearing from professionals at all career stages, from emerging and developing professionals through to experienced specialists, project leaders and technical experts.
What we're looking for
We welcome expressions of interest from candidates who bring:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline
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Experience or strong interest in Ground Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and/or Tunnelling
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Exposure to water, civil, transport, underground or major infrastructure projects
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Strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills
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A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
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Professional registration, Chartership (CPEng) or equivalent recognised experience (desirable)
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The ability to contribute technically and strategically across projects, programs and client relationships
Don't worry if you don't meet every requirement. If you're passionate about underground infrastructure and interested in exploring future opportunities with AECOM, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Build the career you want
At AECOM, there is no single career path.
You may be looking to deepen your technical expertise in geotechnics or tunnelling, lead the delivery of major underground infrastructure programs, grow into technical or people leadership, or broaden your experience across different sectors and geographies.
Whatever your ambition, we'll help you build a career that aligns with your strengths, interests and aspirations.
Join our Talent Network
If you're passionate about delivering the critical underground infrastructure that communities depend on and want to help shape the future of water infrastructure across Australia, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your interest, including your preferred location and area of expertise, and we'll connect you with opportunities across our growing Ground Engineering and Tunnelling team.
Join AECOM and help deliver the underground infrastructure that supports resilient, sustainable and thriving communities.
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 and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
