Senior Stormwater Engineer / Team Lead

AECOM•Arlington, VA

2d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Senior Stormwater Engineer / Team Lead for its Arlington, Virginia or Herndon, Virginia offices. The role provides technical and project leadership for stormwater planning, design, and implementation, as well as civil and water resources engineering projects for federal, state, municipal, and private clients. The position leads and develops a team of engineers and scientists, oversees project proposals and agreements, guides multidisciplinary teams producing stormwater infrastructure design and construction drawings, and ensures the quality of project deliverables. Projects may include green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions. The role also involves preparing, reviewing, and sealing design documents as a professional engineer; leading client communications; building client relationships and developing business across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and the United States; and representing AECOM in water resources organizations, technical conferences, and client meetings. Local travel in Virginia is expected, with occasional travel outside the local area. The work model is hybrid.

Requirements

BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field, plus at least 6 years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
Professional engineering license in Virginia, or ability to obtain licensure within six months of the start date.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, or other drafting software.
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.
At least 2 years of project management experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 8 years of progressive engineering experience in the public and/or private sectors.
At least 2 years of experience demonstrating leadership and team development.
Ability to produce high-quality deliverables independently and on time.
Experience in business development and client relationship management.
Familiarity with stormwater infrastructure planning, design, and implementation, including green solutions.
Knowledge of watershed modeling, ecological restoration, and coastal planning.
Experience with regulatory interactions, permitting, and funding programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide a team of engineers and scientists.
Act as project and technical manager for stormwater planning, design, and implementation projects.
Oversee preparation of project proposals and agreements.
Lead multidisciplinary teams preparing design and construction drawings for stormwater infrastructure, including green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
Provide technical direction and quality oversight of project deliverables.
Prepare, review, and seal design documents as a licensed professional engineer.
Organize and lead project communications with clients, including meetings and updates.
Cultivate new client relationships and lead business development efforts across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and the United States.
Develop and mentor junior staff.
Participate in local and regional water resources organizations and represent AECOM at technical conferences and client meetings.
Travel locally within Virginia, with occasional travel outside the local area.