04/21/2026
🌊💧 Q&A with our rising star in water engineering, Graduate Rosa Twyford! 💧🌊
Q: What sparked your interest in water engineering and brought you to AECOM?
A: I came across the Natural Resources Engineering program at the University of Canterbury. It was the perfect blend of challenge and creativity inter-woven with my interest in the environment and its wellbeing. A summer internship with AECOM followed with the Christchurch Water team. The culture and chance to learn from so many knowledgeable people made it an easy choice to return as a graduate.
Q: How have you contributed to the Te Awa Kairangi (formerly known as RiverLink) project?
A: I’ve been part of both the Drainage, Water and Wastewater teams. It’s been an incredible experience balancing competing priorities and learning the importance of asking questions and supporting my teammates!
Q: Any passions outside of work that influence your approach?
A: Absolutely! I’m a keen runner and recently won the New Zealand national titles in the 800m, 1500m and Mile. The lessons from sports, like hard work and teamwork, translate directly into my engineering work!