Senior Water Resources Engineer

AECOM • Austin, TX

6d • $120,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The AECOM Water Business Line is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join the Phoenix, AZ office. This role focuses on hydrology and hydraulic modeling, stormwater and roadway drainage design, and municipal water resources projects. This role leads the delivery of mid- to large-scale infrastructure projects while providing a clear path into a technical lead role with PM responsibilities and growth within AECOM’s growing water resources practice. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, support client relationships, and contribute to business development within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with 8 years of relevant professional experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Arizona or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated expertise in stormwater evaluation and design, including 1D/2D hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Proficiency with industry-standard modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SRH-2D)
• Experience leading design tasks on complex water resources or design-build projects
• Strong understanding of stormwater permitting, floodplain management, and regulatory coordination
• Experience developing grading, drainage, and roadway plans in coordination with CAD designers (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred)
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget, and schedule for complex engineering tasks
• Experience preparing technical reports, calculation packages, and construction documentation
• Demonstrated technical review and quality control oversight experience
• Strong analytical skills with sound application of civil engineering design principles
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead teams and collaborate with other team members

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead for mid- to large-scale water resources and stormwater infrastructure projects
• Direct preparation and delivery of construction packages, including design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternatives analyses, technical memoranda, and design reports
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering projects with a focus on stormwater management systems
• Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses supporting drainage, flood mitigation, and roadway projects
• Lead conceptual and final design of water management infrastructure such as channels, culverts, detention facilities, levees, floodwalls, spillways, and associated access features
• Ensure designs incorporate erosion control measures, geosynthetics, and surface and subsurface drainage systems
• Provide technical oversight, independent reviews, and approval of engineering analyses and design deliverables
• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, including subcontractors, typically consisting of five or more team members
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers and designers
• Support client coordination, present design solutions, and contribute to development of project proposals and business growth initiatives

Benefits

• AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

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