Senior Water-Wastewater Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a talented Senior Water-Wastewater Engineer  with a passion for water, wastewater conveyance, treatment plant evaluation, design, and construction.  The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an established career serving as a client-facing project manager on regional and municipal water and wastewater treatment   projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to immediately contribute to an established and successful water practice in the Greater Philadelphia Area (Philadelphia, PA, Conshohocken, PA or Newark, DE) working on a diverse range of technically challenging water projects.   

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide technical leadership on complex civil design projects from the planning through permitting and construction phases.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Work with mid-level staff and lead multi-discipline project design teams virtually and locally.
• Interface with client and regulatory agencies.
• Manage civil and stormwater design and resiliency projects.
• Coordinate projects with civil design and modeling teams.
• Design pipe conveyance and modeling of collection systems.
• Develop and review design and construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Oversee and prepare engineering reports and documentation.
• Prepare engineering services proposals, fee estimates, and schedules.
• Stay current on industry trends and advancements in design and engineering.
• The selected candidate must be available to work in Philadelphia, PA, Conshohocken, PA or Newark, DE office on a scheduled basis.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with an emphasis in water, wastewater, or another related field. 
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in PA, NJ, DE or ability to obtain within 6 months. 
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records Review. 

Preferred

Qualifications

• 10+ years of extensive project experience in municipal water, wastewater, and/or stormwater design, analysis, installation, inspection, and management in design within dense urban settings. 
• Strong knowledge of water/wastewater/stormwater 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. 
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to work well in a team environment. 
• Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods. 
• Experienced technical writer. 
• Demonstrated experience developing engineering deliverables such as engineering reports, design drawings, technical specifications, and other detailed engineering deliverables. 
• Proven and demonstrated experience working on storm water, water, wastewater, or flood protection/resilience projects. 

Additional Information

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

About AECOM

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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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