Transportation Drainage Engineer III

AECOM•Orlando, FL

About The Position

AECOM Transportation is seeking a Transportation Drainage Engineer to support a growing portfolio of transportation projects, including assignments for state Departments of Transportation and local municipalities in Florida and other states. The engineer performs drainage engineering analysis and design, contributing to projects within a large, collaborative team and working with a supportive manager on career development. The position includes drainage design and production for transportation projects, such as hydraulic and hydrologic calculations and preparation of construction plans to applicable Department of Transportation standards. The engineer applies relevant drainage design policies and practices, supports the design of open and closed collection and conveyance systems, and helps design stormwater management facilities that meet water-quality and quantity requirements. The role also involves communicating and working cohesively with clients, staff, and other disciplines to maintain project standards, meet or exceed client expectations, and identify potential design issues. New employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Relocation is unavailable, and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, and four years of experience as a Drainage Engineer; equivalent combinations of experience and/or education are accepted.
Ability to clearly identify and communicate issues and work effectively in a cohesive team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing drainage conveyance systems and preparing plans in compliance with state DOT standards.
Experience in pond design, including grading, plan sheet development, hydrology, hydraulics, and control structure design.
Experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK, OpenRoads, StormCAD or equivalent CAD software, HY-8, ICPR, HEC-RAS, and Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of Federal Highway Administration hydraulic circulars.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Build strong working relationships with clients and staff while maintaining project standards and meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Perform drainage design and production for transportation projects, including hydraulic and hydrologic calculations and construction plan preparation.
Apply applicable drainage design policies, methods, practices, and procedures.
Assist with the design of open and closed collection and conveyance systems for transportation projects.
Assist with the design of stormwater management facilities that meet water-quality and quantity requirements.
Communicate and work cohesively with the project team to solve systematic problems and anticipate issues arising from evolving designs in other disciplines.