Auckland, New Zealand Remote (Country) Full-time

AECOM is hiring a Technical Director - Flood Modelling

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution of large-scale flood modelling initiatives across catchments in New Zealand, including rainfall analysis, flood risk assessments, and stormwater infrastructure planning
  • Deliver strategic flood elevation data to inform civil engineering designs, such as building floor elevations, site grading, and regulatory development parameters
  • Manage the flood modelling project portfolio with a focus on technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to industry best practices
  • Serve as principal reviewer and validator for complex flood models, ensuring technical integrity across high-impact deliverables
  • Offer expert guidance to project teams on modelling approaches, engineering decisions, and flood risk interpretation
  • Shape technical standards, project delivery frameworks, and quality control procedures across the organisation
  • Conduct advanced hydrological and hydraulic analyses for catchments, stormwater networks, pipelines, and drainage systems
  • Evaluate model results for infrastructure components including catch basins, manholes, pipes, detention basins, and broader stormwater assets
  • Work closely with civil, water, and infrastructure specialists to refine designs and assess flood impact implications
  • Promote high technical standards through the use of industry software such as InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS
  • Lead Technical Approach Reviews and initiate key project meetings to establish strong technical oversight
  • Develop and maintain key client relationships by delivering reliable technical insights and identifying new business potential
  • Lead business growth efforts including proposal development, tender presentations, and strategic initiatives across New Zealand
  • Coach and advance technical staff, fostering professional development and cross-team knowledge exchange

Work Arrangement

Remote (Country) — Auckland, New Zealand

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AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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Job Details
Department Water
Category other
Posted 2 months ago