Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

AECOM•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer for its Transportation team in Birmingham, Alabama. The position provides technical leadership and engineering expertise on transportation infrastructure projects, leads complex design efforts, mentors engineering staff, and develops solutions to meet client needs. The role includes engineering responsibilities across all phases of project delivery, from planning and design through project execution. The engineer will lead mid- to large-scale transportation projects, provide specialized expertise in transportation studies, planning, and design, and ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements. The position also includes reviewing and sealing deliverables within the engineer’s area of expertise and licensure, performing quality reviews, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients, and supporting project pursuits and delivery. The position is based at AECOM’s Birmingham, Alabama office. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alabama, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
6 years of hydraulics experience, including closed-system drainage and ditch design.
2 years of hydraulic modeling experience.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in transportation engineering, including roadway and highway design.
Experience leading complex transportation infrastructure projects for ALDOT or other state and local transportation agencies.
ALDOT experience.
Experience working on a design-build project.
Proficiency with engineering design software such as MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
Experience managing technical teams, mentoring engineering staff, and coordinating multidisciplinary design efforts.
Strong understanding of applicable transportation design standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication, client relationship, and technical presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead engineer on mid- to large-scale transportation projects, providing technical direction and oversight throughout project development and delivery.
Provide specialized technical expertise and engineering input for transportation studies, planning, and design efforts.
Lead the development and review of complex engineering designs for compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
Review, approve, and seal engineering plans and deliverables within the engineer’s area of expertise and professional licensure.
Develop and present complex technical solutions and recommendations to clients, project stakeholders, and internal leadership.
Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of engineering designs and technical documents prepared by other team members.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their professional development and technical excellence.
Contribute to technical proposals, scopes of work, and project pursuits to support business development.
Develop engineering budget estimates, resource requirements, and project schedules for large-scale transportation projects.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and clients to support successful project execution and delivery.