We’re seeking a talented and detail-oriented Designer / 3D Modeller to join our water infrastructure team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about digital design, infrastructure, and collaborative project delivery. You’ll play a key role in shaping water infrastructure projects through the production of high-quality 3D modelling and design documentation from concept development through to detailed design.
The Technical Officer performs technical tasks on small to medium scale projects that deliver high quality outcomes for AECOM clients. This role may also manage small projects under limited supervision whilst acquiring a more specialised understanding of work procedures.
Enterprise Capability
- Understand that workshare and the use of our global capability makes us a better business; leveraging the capability (technical skills) and capacity (more technical people) of enterprise capabilities makes us a more resilient business and helps us to win in an increasingly competitive market.
- Ability to plan for and deliver meaningful engagement with regional and global colleagues across the opportunity and project life-cycle; including involvement of Enterprise Capabilities in relevant project phases and practices.
- Selfless commitment to collaboration across regional and geographic boundaries and time zones and cultures.
- Leverages strong communication skills to build broad networks, engage others, demonstrate empathy, elicit feedback and encourages collaboration and workshare across Australia and New Zealand and the globe.
- Any other duties AECOM may reasonably require you to perform.
Key Relationships
- Sector Manager Water Infrastructure NQNT
- Water Infrastructure Team Managers – Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton, Mackay, Darwin
- Internal and External Clients
- Sector leaders, team leaders, project managers, design managers, discipline leaders.
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in the Autodesk software suite: AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, Navisworks, and related tools.
- Demonstrated experience in civil engineering and water infrastructure projects.
- Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and digital model management.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as AS/NZS, ISO, and local water authority specifications.
- Excellent communication skills — able to convey technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- The ability to be an attentive and active listener
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
- A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment
- Quality and productivity in execution of duties and responsibilities as outlined above
- Timeliness and accuracy of completing tasks
- Effective collaboration, degree and level of input and professional assistance given to key contacts including all staff and suppliers
- Achievement towards goals.
Knowledge
- Competent in systems: Project Management tools, MS office suite
- Knowledge of the market for consulting services
Essential Performance Criteria
- Develop and manage detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for civil and water infrastructure projects using Autodesk tools.
- Produce general arrangements, layouts, longitudinal sections, and detailed mechanical and structural drawings (e.g., water, sewerage, stormwater, earthworks, pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, water-retaining structures).
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of design models.
- Maintain and manage digital design models using BIM workflows and model coordination platforms.
- Ensure all designs meet client expectations, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support project delivery by adhering to timelines, quality benchmarks, and documentation protocols.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of modelling standards and workflows.