Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to join its Transportation team. The role provides technical leadership and engineering expertise on transportation infrastructure projects, including leading complex design efforts, mentoring engineering staff, and developing solutions to meet client needs. The engineer manages technical responsibilities across all phases of project delivery and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and clients. The posting identifies a hybrid work model and lists Raleigh, North Carolina as the primary location, while the job description also references a Birmingham, Alabama location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 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 development and review of complex engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
- Review, approve, and seal engineering plans and deliverables within the scope of the engineer’s 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 in support of 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
