Water Resources Engineering Discipline Leader

Job Description

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a talented and experienced Water Resources Engineering Discipline Leader to support water resources related planning, design, and construction projects throughout the New York, New Jersey, and greater Eastern US Region
. This position is a part-time/on call role.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the planning, design, construction, and operation of civil, structural and/or geotechnical design and review of major water project including levees, dams, flood walls, seawalls, gates and gate-wells, pump stations, conveyance channels. The candidate will serve as an advisor to the design teams and will perform technical reviews to verify that design documents are in compliance with applicable design standards including USACE engineering regulations and manuals.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work within an established and successful regional and national group that offers a diverse range of technical challenges and career development opportunities. In this role, you will have an opportunity to mentor junior staff and interact with key clients. Join our team and help us continue to deliver innovating and successful projects.

• Serve as advisor to design teams.
• Perform technical reviews for compliance with applicable design standards including USACE engineering regulations and manuals.
• Assess trends in the marketplace and support business development activities related to water projects, including strategy, approach, and engineering fee.
• Mentor and develop junior water process and design staff.
• Participate in local and national professional organizations, including attending and presenting at conferences.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/or education.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with the planning, design, construction, and operation of civil, structural and/or geotechnical design and review of major water project including levees, dams, flood walls, seawalls, gates and gate-wells, pump stations, conveyance channels.

• Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of extensive related project experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be client-facing.
• Strong knowledge of water design codes, standards, and regulations.
• Strong communication skills in coordinating with clients, sub-consultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public to accomplish assigned objectives.
• Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to work well in a team environment.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative.
• Experienced technical writing.

This position does not offer sponsorship.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.