Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer to join its Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team in Columbus, Ohio. The role serves as a technical leader on municipal infrastructure projects, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater systems throughout North America. Work includes water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, conveyance infrastructure, and treatment facilities. The engineer collaborates with project managers, discipline leads, clients, municipal agencies, and regulatory authorities; provides technical guidance to junior engineers; and contributes to multidisciplinary project delivery. The position is on-site. Salary range: USD 135,000–185,000 yearly. Sponsorship and relocation are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline, and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Strong understanding of municipal utility design principles, engineering standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting directly with municipal clients and project stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical work products.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 12 or more years of experience designing municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience leading preparation and review of engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
- Experience designing water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations, and conveyance infrastructure.
- Experience performing hydraulic modeling using WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater Pro, InfoWorks ICM, Bentley OpenFlows, or similar software.
- Experience supporting projects through planning, preliminary engineering, final design, bidding, and construction.
- Familiarity with GIS applications and asset management systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, design, and rehabilitation of municipal water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations, and conveyance infrastructure.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents for complex municipal infrastructure projects.
- Perform hydraulic analyses and system evaluations to support planning and design.
- Develop and review engineering plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software.
- Serve as a technical resource for multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, environmental, and construction professionals.
- Provide technical oversight and quality reviews of engineering deliverables prepared by junior staff.
- Support project managers with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and technical execution.
- Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and coordination with municipal agencies and regulatory authorities.
- Support permitting activities and ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Review contractor submittals, respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), evaluate change orders, and provide engineering support during construction.
- Participate in field investigations, site visits, construction observations, and condition assessments as required.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting technical excellence and adherence to AECOM quality standards.
- Help deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with AECOM quality management practices.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D benefits
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Award-winning training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
