Lead Civil Designer - Defence

Come grow with us.

Join AECOM’s multidisciplinary team and apply your expertise to mission‑critical defence water infrastructure that protects people, assets, and the environment.

We plan, design, and deliver end‑to‑end solutions - potable water security, advanced wastewater and recycled water treatment, stormwater and flood resilience, coastal and marine systems, contamination management, and whole‑of‑life asset strategies -under the standards, schedules, and security requirements that defence demands.

You’ll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of process, civil and environmental engineers, hydrologists, and digital delivery specialists, using BIM, data analytics, and model‑based engineering to solve complex challenges and build a more resilient, sustainable water future.

Opportunity to make an impact.

Join AECOM in delivering mission-critical water and infrastructure projects that underpin Australia’s defence capability. Our work involves designing and integrating resilient utilities and environmental systems that support the operations of Defence bases and facilities. These long-term, nation-defining projects offer meaningful careers with job security and growth opportunities, all while contributing to Australia’s strategic future.

With a strong emphasis on security, these opportunities require Australian citizenship and eligibility for security clearances, ensuring that you play a vital part in safeguarding our nation. If you’re ready to be part of something impactful and exciting, come help us build the infrastructure that keeps Australia’s Defence capabilities strong.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Delivering drafting and design on large multidisciplinary civil engineering projects 
• Leading cooperation and collaboration across multidisciplinary team members, liaising with engineers and drafters (both locally and internationally) and ensuring timely delivery of design deliverables.
• Leverage your technical skills and industry knowledge to deliver high-quality results. By maintaining rigorous standards and best practices, you will help ensure that every project meets the highest levels of excellence.
• Work on projects that improve defence capabilities, ensuring that our solutions are future-ready and adaptable to evolving strategic needs. Your contributions will support the creation of resilient assets that are crucial for Australia’s defence mission.
• Opportunity to mentor/lead juniors in the drafting and design team and wider Adelaide team. 

Outside of our key defence criteria, the following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.