Senior H&H Dams Engineer

AECOM•Germantown, MD

4d•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior H&H Dams Engineer to join the East Region Dams Team and support dam safety engineering projects across the region. The role is client-facing and accountable for successful delivery of dam engineering projects and programs, including business development and proposal preparation for new and existing clients. The position may be based at an AECOM East Region office, including Germantown, Maryland, and is listed as hybrid. The engineer will provide technical support for a range of hydraulic structures and dam projects, including analyses, design, Potential Failure Mode Analyses, risk assessments, site inspections, construction observation, and regulatory compliance. The position also includes project management responsibilities such as client relationship management, contracting, planning and execution, financial and technical management, change management, and management of project teams and subcontractors. The role requires occasional travel to local and remote project sites, and flexibility to travel part time as project work requires.

Requirements

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or a related field, plus 6 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in at least one state, or successful completion of the Principles of Engineering (PE) exam within the first six months of employment.
Experience with water resources engineering software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and GIS.
Proven experience with dams and other hydraulic structures, including rehabilitation and/or new design and construction.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Ability to travel occasionally to local and remote project sites.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
Ability to complete Managing AECOM Projects training and receive AECOM Project Manager certification.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Project, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and project management information systems such as Procore and e-Builder.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for dam and hydraulic structure projects, including analyses, design, Potential Failure Mode Analyses, risk assessments, site inspections, construction observation, and regulatory compliance.
Perform dam analyses and design, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, inspection and maintenance plans, emergency action plans, dam breach analyses, and alternative analyses.
Review other engineers’ work, including H&H models, design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
Manage projects, including client relationships, contracting, project planning and execution, financial and technical management, change management, and project teams and subcontractors.
Own and support successful delivery of dam engineering projects and programs, including business development and proposal preparation for new and existing clients.
Develop and maintain project schedules and manage resources, budgets, and risk.
Communicate with multidisciplinary teams on projects related to dams and other hydraulic structures.
Travel to project sites as required.