Sr. Drainage Lead

AECOMSeattle, WA
$130,000 - $220,000Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Drainage Lead to be based in Seattle, WA. Job Summary/Responsibilities: Mentor, grow, and recruit staff. Lead a team of professionals overseeing the drainage design of large scale complex projects with a near-term emphasis on design-build delivery. Supervise and lead project plan production and technical reports. Establish budgets and schedules for project deliverables. Develop and manage key client relationships. Provide technical expertise for studies and design efforts. Present complex technical solutions to clients. Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others. Participate in the development of technical proposals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated design solutions. Stay updated on industry trends and innovative drainage technologies. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to drainage systems. Develop and implement strategies to optimize project sustainability and environmental impact. Coordinate with contractors and construction teams during project implementation. Conduct site visits and field investigations to assess drainage conditions and requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or relevant field.
  • 15+ years of experience in drainage design.
  • 2+ years of WSDOT highway drainage design experience within the last 4 years.
  • A current P.E. license in the State of Washington.
  • WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual Training Certification.
  • Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.
  • Knowledge of agency/regulatory approval process, standards, and best practices.
  • Client connections and relationships with local and state agencies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor, grow, and recruit staff.
  • Lead a team of professionals overseeing the drainage design of large scale complex projects with a near-term emphasis on design-build delivery.
  • Supervise and lead project plan production and technical reports.
  • Establish budgets and schedules for project deliverables.
  • Develop and manage key client relationships.
  • Provide technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
  • Present complex technical solutions to clients.
  • Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others.
  • Participate in the development of technical proposals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and innovative drainage technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to drainage systems.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize project sustainability and environmental impact.
  • Coordinate with contractors and construction teams during project implementation.
  • Conduct site visits and field investigations to assess drainage conditions and requirements.

Benefits

  • 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.
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