Hydraulic Engineer

AECOM•Birmingham, AL

18h•$70,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Hydraulic Engineer for its Transportation Construction Business Line, supporting large, multi-year transportation projects. The position is described as based in Raleigh, North Carolina, while the listing also identifies Birmingham, Alabama, as the primary location and specifies a hybrid work model. The engineer performs assigned portions of broader engineering work, focusing on highway drainage design and hydraulics. Work includes preparing and reviewing drawings, drainage plans, estimates, studies, and technical reports; performing calculations and design analyses; and contributing to environmental assessments, specifications, and contract documents. The role works with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies, and includes site visits and field inspections. Work is performed with moderate supervision and according to agreed budgets and schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience in drainage or hydraulics.
Experience with concentration calculations, delineating drainage areas, and analyzing or designing storm networks.
Experience in transportation.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review working drawings, drainage plans, cost estimates, drainage studies, and technical reports.
Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established procedures, focusing on highway drainage design and hydraulics.
Perform calculations and relatively simple tests for detailed or routine engineering assignments.
Design and analyze drainage systems, hydraulic structures, and erosion control.
Propose approaches to new problems and identify discrepancies in results.
Provide guidance to entry-level engineers.
Perform work according to agreed budgets and schedules with moderate supervision.
Assist with environmental impact assessments and mitigation plans for highway projects.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate civil engineering elements with other project design aspects.
Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create and modify engineering drawings and plans.
Participate in site visits and field inspections to gather data and assess existing conditions.
Contribute to project specifications and contract documents.
Assist with coordination with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.