Water​/Wastewater Project Engineer – Design & Delivery Lead

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world.

Join us.

Shape the future of water infrastructure with AECOM. We’re looking for a driven and collaborative Project Engineer to join our expanding Water/Wastewater team in Buffalo, NY. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across the Northeast while enjoying the flexibility and support of a company that values your well-being. At AECOM, we understand that life doesn’t stop when the workday begins.

That’s why we offer flexible hours, generous time‑off policies, and hybrid work options, empowering you to achieve a true sense of work‑life balance while advancing your career.

• Lead and contribute to water, wastewater, and water resources projects in Buffalo and throughout the Northeast.
• Prepare and review design calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop technical reports and memoranda that inform and guide project decisions.
• Conduct field investigations and site reconnaissance to support design and planning.
• Assist with project management tasks including scope, schedule, budget tracking, and QA/QC compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and project scheduling.
• Prepare project work plans and health and safety documentation.
• Represent AECOM in client meetings and technical presentations.
• Build strong client relationships through direct, face‑to‑face engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on water, wastewater, or water resources plus four years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proven ability to produce engineering deliverables including reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong technical foundation in civil, water, wastewater, or water resources engineering.

• 7 years of experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, client‑focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent engineering decisions and lead project components.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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.