AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Engineer – Water to join our team in our South Africa offices.
About Enterprise Capabilities
Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.
With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.
Start here. Grow here.
Job Description
• Water and Wastewater Hydraulic Modelling Engineer / Senior Technologist
Here’s what you will be doing:
- Prepare and edit 2D drawings, including plans, profiles, and cross-sections, using MicroStation. 
- Import, reference, and coordinate design data from Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, or other modeling platforms. 
- Support utility and infrastructure design teams in developing construction drawings, layouts, plan & profiles and as-built documentation. 
- Manage ProjectWise, BIM 360, ACC environments for drawing control, versioning, and collaboration. 
- Generate drawing sheets, annotation, dimensions, and labeling in accordance with project templates and QA/QC procedures. 
- Assist with data translation, such as converting between DWG and DGN formats while maintaining data integrity. 
- Asset Planning Wastewater and Water Networks. Assess both Pre-Connection
- Undertake network capacity assessments to determine if capacity is available for new development to connect.
- Design solutions to overcome network capacity constraints.
- Undertake data gathering and liaison Asset Performance –
- Scope hydraulic solutions to address network constraints to facilitate growth from single and multiple developments.
- Review solutions against long-term plans to ensure strategic alignment.
- Candidate will work on Cananda, USA, UK&I, the Middle East and Australia projects.
Here’s what we are looking for:
- 5+ years of experience in MicroStation-based drafting for civil or wet utility projects including Gravity & Pressure network.
- 5+ years of experience in InfoWorks ICM and InfoWater Pro hydraulic modeling for civil or wet utility projects including Gravity & Pressure network, including Arc GIS.
- Should have experience using MicroStation Connect Edition software & Open Road Designer software in specific to Wet Utilities Design. Like Plan & Profiles.
- Working experience on ROP & COT MicroStation Seed files would be preferable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
- Masters degree or equivalent, would be an advantage
- 5+ years Experience
- Registered as a Candidate with ECSA
Additional Information
At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity
At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects – both in your local community and on a global scale – that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community – where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10141751
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
