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Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

Job Summary:

We seek an enthusiastic Associate Dam Engineer with experience in hydrology and hydraulics to play a key role in a growing dedicated Dams Engineering practice in our U.S. East Region. The successful candidate is an engineer that supports and grows our dams practice in the core discipline of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering. This position will support a variety dam engineering analysis and design projects across the region.

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute technical aspects of projects including inspection, analysis, design, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of dams, spillways, and other appurtenant hydraulic structures under the oversight and direction of a technical lead engineer and/or project manager on schedule and within budget. Specific tasks:

• Hydrologic analyses including flood frequency estimates and statistical hydrology, model preparation, calibration, and verification.

• Hydraulic structure modeling including weirs, orifices, spillways, and complex pipe systems, using one- and two-dimensional modeling approaches as well as spreadsheet calculations.

• Dam breach analyses using one- and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling approaches and preparation of inundation maps.

• Supports other dam engineering activities such as visual inspections, potential failure modes and risk analyses, and emergency action planning.

• Prepare significant portions of technical reports, graphics including construction drawings, maps, figures, and exhibits, and supporting calculations.

• Engage with AECOM’s Quality Management System by performing detailed reviews of technical deliverables prepared by others.

• Communicate with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Support developing and growing business by collaborating directly with clients and subcontractors to build trusted relationships and by supporting proposal development efforts including technical approaches, project budgets, and schedules.

• Provide guidance to entry-level staff.

• Perform assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and codes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Due to the nature of work that will be required in this position U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and/or Water Resources Engineering

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US state or the ability to obtain licensure within 12 months of hire.

• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience working on hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of civil works projects with a minimum of 3 years working on hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of dam projects.

• Demonstrated experience with all or one the following software applications:

• HEC-HMS

• HEC-RAS (one- and two-dimensional modeling environments)

• ESRI ArcMap or ArcPro (preferred)

• Occasional travel for project work as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and/or Water Resources Engineering.

• 7 or more years of direct experience working on hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of civil works

• Developing design documents related to dams and hydraulic structures including drawings and plans, specifications, and basis of design reports.

• Desire and ability to progress into roles with more significant responsibilities including task and project management.

• Strong desire to continually learn along with professional drive.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• 8-Hour Confined Space Training (either General Industry, Construction Industry, or both).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Sponsorship is not available for this position

Offered rate of compensation ([insert state] locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10092436

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid