Senior Water Resources Engineer

Company Description

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry?s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.

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Mining: Leveraging over a century of expertise in the mining sector, AECOM has established itself as a leader in the planning, design, construction, and operation of mining and mineral processing facilities worldwide. AECOM's approach combines innovation, efficiency, global reach, and collaboration to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients, communities, and stakeholders. Join our team and be part of a legacy that shapes the future of mining, benefiting economies and ecosystems worldwide.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Denver office.

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

Provides project leadership in the areas of design, investigation, analysis, and construction of water management systems for Tailings Storage Facilities and multi-disciplinary mining projects

Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on mid- to large size projects

Work with existing and potential clients to provide long-term stormwater management solutions for mine waste facilities

Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow the Mining practice

Provide direction to and mentoring to other technical staff in completing project tasks

Performs independent technical reviews of engineering reports and design and signs off on work

May be responsible for Project teams that include 5 or more members often representing multiple disciplines including subcontractor(s)

Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the stormwater management design of mine waste storage projects

Provide advice and consultation to client on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations

Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage/civil design

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Valid U.S. Driver?s License

Preferred Qualifications

Master?s OR PhD in Civil Engineering or related field of study

10+ years or more of relevant experience

Professional Engineer (PE) License

MSHA Miner training

Demonstrated progressive experience in stormwater evaluation and design (e.g., hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, stormwater management design), construction monitoring and operations

Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects

Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships

Knowledge of standard hydrologic and hydraulic software programs (e.g., HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS) and evaluations

Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, construction specifications, and final working drawings

Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings including grading, drainage and roadway plans, profiles, details, and sections

Perform frequency storm and probable maximum precipitation hydrologic analyses

Conduct hydraulic analyses and design of channels, culverts, bridges, flow measurement, and flood mapping

Prepare reservoir and pond designs including geosynthetic lining, leak detection/collection systems, breach analysis, outlet works, and spillways

Design channels and energy dissipation structures that include concrete, riprap, articulated concrete block, fabric-formed concrete, and baffle blocks for erosion control

Coordinate with OSE, EPA, and other agencies for permit preparation

Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule

Scope/estimate complex civil & hydraulics projects

Track and manage task budgets and schedules

Write reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references

Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people

Additional Information

Sponsorship is provided for this opportunity

Relocation is not provided for this opportunity

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $115,000.00 - $130,000.00.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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: J10123515

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc