Nam Nguyen is a Civil Engineer at AECOM, based in Melbourne, with 5 years of experience in water resources, drainage, flood modelling, and infrastructure design. He has delivered resilient, practical solutions for both urban and regional projects, with expertise in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, subdivision planning, and flood assessments.

Beyond his technical background, Nam is skilled in project coordination — working closely with project managers and clients to manage schedules, cost estimates, and proposals. He’s proficient in tools such as RORB, TUFLOW, 12d Model, AutoCAD, Drains, GIS, HEC-RAS, MUSIC, FLOW-3D, and Bluebeam.

Outside of project work, Nam enjoys mentoring and supporting others in their engineering journey. He’s helped junior engineers and students with technical training, career advice, and resume reviews, and has participated in university expos to share insights about working in the industry. Nam genuinely enjoys helping others grow, whether it’s by simplifying a complex model or providing honest feedback on a job application. He sees mentoring as a way to give back and build a more supportive, confident, and capable next generation of engineers.

Nam is committed to guiding the next generation of engineers to thrive personally and professionally.

Nam can mentor on:

• Making the most of university life
• Exploring career paths in civil, water, and data-related fields
• Drainage design, land development, and project workflows
• Software skills: 12d, AutoCAD, TUFLOW, RORB, HEC-RAS, MUSIC, GIS & more
• Building a strong portfolio, CV, and LinkedIn profile
• Interview preparation, job search strategies & salary negotiation
• Project coordination, reporting & stakeholder communication
• Professional development & networking in the industry