Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

AECOM • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to join its Transportation team in Greenville, South Carolina. The role provides technical leadership and engineering expertise on transportation infrastructure projects, leading complex design efforts, mentoring engineering staff, and developing solutions that meet client needs. The engineer manages technical responsibilities across all phases of project delivery.

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 South Carolina, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• At least 6 years of hydraulics experience, including closed-system drainage and ditch design.
• At least 2 years of hydraulic modeling experience.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive transportation engineering experience, including roadway and highway design.
• Experience leading complex transportation infrastructure projects for SCDOT or other state and local transportation agencies.
• SCDOT 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 to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Review, approve, and seal engineering plans and deliverables within the 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 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, and vision benefits.
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Award-winning training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior