Hydrologic and Hydraulic Dam Engineering Project Manager/Technical Lead

AECOM • Mechanicsburg, PA

81d • $145,000 - $160,000

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an enthusiastic Dam Engineering Project Manager/Technical Lead with expertise 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 experienced 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology plus 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US state.
• Proven experience with Inspecting dams and preparing inspection reports, developing emergency action plans and planning and facilitating exercises of those plans.
• Experience and ability with the HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (one- and two-dimensional modeling environments) & AutoDesk AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Due to the nature of work that will be required in this position U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience managing projects or completing project management activities such as maintain project budgets, schedule, staffing, quality control, and/or client relations.
• Desire and ability to complete the AECOM Project Manager training and certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing proposals including preparing technical approaches and scopes of work, budgeting, and scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and/or Water Resources Engineering or Master of Business Administration degree.
• Experience and/or expertise in digital solution development and enhancement techniques such as the use of automation and Artificial Intelligence.
• 10 years of direct experience working on hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of civil works.
• Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling skills and software application experience, preferably with FLOW-3D.
• Developing design documents related to dams and hydraulic structures including drawings and plans, specifications, and basis of design reports.
• Approved FERC Independent Consultant (IC) or the ability to receive FERC approval to perform Part 12D Inspections.
• Experience performing risk assessments and Potential Failure Mode Analyses (PFMAs) related to dam design, construction, and operation.
• 8-Hour Confined Space Training (either General Industry, Construction Industry, or both).
• Proven experience with QGIS or ESRI ArcMap or ArcPro.
• Passion for mentoring junior staff and leadership - guiding our growing team of engineers to produce quality work and excellent client service.
• Strong desire to continually learn along with professional drive.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for project work part time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of projects including inspection, analysis, design, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of dams, spillways, and other appurtenant hydraulic structures.
• Conduct hydrologic analyses including flood frequency estimates and statistical hydrology, model preparation, calibration, and verification.
• Perform hydraulic structure modeling including weirs, orifices, spillways, and complex pipe systems, using one- and two-dimensional modeling approaches as well as spreadsheet calculations.
• Conduct dam breach analyses using one- and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling approaches and preparation of inundation maps.
• Support other dam engineering activities such as visual inspections, potential failure modes and risk analyses, and emergency action planning.
• Prepare 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.
• Plan, direct, supervise and manage small to large scale projects that include 5 or more members, often representing multiple business lines.
• Maintain positive productive client relationships.
• Coordinate contracting.
• Plan and execute approved scopes of work.
• Procure and coordinate subcontractors.
• Manage project finances.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Implement quality management system.
• Control and manage changes to project.
• Develop and grow business by collaborating directly with clients and subcontractors to build trusted relationships and by developing proposals including technical approaches, project budgets, and schedules.
• Lead and mentor junior staff.
• Perform assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and codes.

Benefits

• 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, employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree