Senior Dam Engineer / Project Manager

AECOM•Oakland, CA

16h•$146,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Dam Engineer / Project Manager to support geotechnical, civil infrastructure, and dam projects as part of its Dam Engineering Team in Oakland, California. The position leads multidisciplinary project teams in developing solutions for key clients, with guidance and mentorship from senior technical leads and experts. The Project Manager participates in all phases of project development and delivery and contributes to the success and growth of the business. The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, staff management, and business development. The successful candidate will work directly with clients, develop and pursue new work, lead engineering teams, and help deliver high-quality technical solutions. Experience across the project lifecycle will support the continued growth of the team and its regional services. Occasional client or site travel may be required. The position is hybrid, and newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license, or an equivalent license from another state with California registration in process and ability to complete it within 6 months.
Project management experience with water infrastructure clients on major infrastructure projects, including dams.
Ability to deliver technical solutions on complex projects and assignments with high client satisfaction, and demonstrated understanding of project management principles and practices.
Experience as lead engineer on mid- to large-size projects, including approval and sign-off of work products and deliverables.
Specialized technical education and expertise applicable to studies and real-world designs.
Experience managing and supervising staff, including developing and monitoring work assignments and reviewing work developed by others.
Experience in business development and preparation of technical proposals, including engineering budget estimates and schedules for large projects.
Ability to work directly with clients and develop and win new work assignments.

Nice To Haves

15 years of relevant experience across dam project planning, condition assessment, investigation, design, construction, and project management.
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Heavy civil construction design experience.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Business development for new and existing clients, including preparation of engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
Experience managing and supervising engineering staff.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary project teams to develop solutions for key clients.
Manage projects through phases of project development and delivery.
Lead engineering work on mid- to large-size projects, including approving and signing off on work products and deliverables.
Manage and supervise staff, including developing and monitoring work assignments and reviewing others’ work.
Develop client relationships and pursue new work assignments.
Prepare technical proposals, including engineering budget estimates and schedules.
Develop and execute successful project delivery strategies.
Deliver quality technical solutions for clients.