Water Utilities Engineer

Hydraulics Engineer‑Modeler

Join AECOM as a Hydraulics Engineer‑Modeler and help us deliver a better world by improving water systems and infrastructure.

Company Description
At AECOM, we deliver solutions that help people and communities thrive. As a trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, including water, environment, energy, transportation, and building projects worldwide.

AECOM seeks a highly motivated and talented Hydraulics Engineer‑Modeler to lead water utility planning assignments across multiple U.S. locations, including Raleigh, Charlotte, Miami, Tampa, Atlanta, Columbia, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Southeast Modeling Group on national projects, evaluating potable and reclaimed water distribution systems, capacity analysis, condition assessments, storage and pumping evaluations, and master planning for federal, private, and municipal clients.

• Plan drinking water utility systems, including supply, transmission, pumping, storage, and distribution.
• Use Auto Desk Innovyze, Bentley Water
  
  GEMS, ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and related software for hydraulic modeling projects.
• Build, calibrate, validate, and analyze hydraulic models; interpret results and prepare technical reports.
• Present technical findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholder groups; provide training as needed.
• Lead a team of Level 1 and Level 2 hydraulic modelers, training them in modeling software and related skills.
• Assist with task and effort estimates for proposals.
• Apply engineering principles to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Gather and correlate primary engineering data using established procedures and practices.
• Perform routine or detailed engineering assignments involving calculations and analysis.
• Collaborate both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Record, analyze, and interpret data; compare findings to relevant studies and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Work under the supervision of senior team members on hydraulic modeling assignments.
• Maintain positive working relationships with peers and clients.

• BA/BS in civil/environmental engineering or related discipline +4 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with water system hydraulic modeling software (Autodesk Innovyze, Bentley Water
  
  GEMS).
• GIS experience and demonstrated ability to work through GIS platforms.
• Willingness to travel up to 2 weeks at a time for occasional field investigations.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• 6+ years of related experience.
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
• P.E. in North Carolina or ability to obtain the license within 6 months.
• Experience with wastewater modeling software (e.g., Autodesk Info Works).
• Planning, permitting, and design experience for water distribution, storage, and pumping projects.
• Engineering Intern certificate.

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Sponsorship for U.S. Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world through innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions across the project lifecycle.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and keep your information confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J
Business Line:
Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
East
Career Area:
Engineering
Work Location Model:
Hybrid