Water and Wastewater Engineering Lead

AECOM•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a Water and Wastewater Engineering Lead to contribute to its established water practice in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. The role focuses on water and wastewater conveyance, design, treatment plant evaluation, and construction. The successful candidate will have an established career as a client-facing project manager for regional and municipal water and wastewater treatment projects. The position leads complex, multidisciplinary water and wastewater projects from planning through permitting and construction, including alternative delivery projects. It also manages client portfolios and project scope, budget, and schedule; reviews technical work and applies AECOM quality standards; and serves as an internal and external point of contact for projects and clients in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. The role includes mentoring staff, leading and supporting business development and proposal efforts, exercising project decision-making and risk management, and participating in water and wastewater organizations. The selected candidate must be available to work at the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office on a scheduled basis and travel within Pennsylvania and nearby states. Relocation assistance is available. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available. New hires must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
At least 6 years of related experience in water and/or wastewater treatment, pumping, and collection systems.
Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain registration within 1 year.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and successful completion of AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records Review.
Availability to work at the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office on a scheduled basis.
Ability to travel within Pennsylvania and nearby states.
Must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location if hired.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of related experience in water/wastewater consulting and engineering management.
Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain registration within 6 months.
Experience leading scope, technical approach, and pricing efforts for business development.
Experience with water and/or wastewater treatment, pumping stations, collection systems, and client relations.
Experience leading client and public presentations.
Ability to work collaboratively and motivate staff and project teams.
Experience leading design-build or other alternative delivery projects.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary and complex water and wastewater design projects from planning through permitting and construction, including alternative delivery projects.
Manage a portfolio of clients and multiple projects to approved scope, budget, and schedule.
Perform technical reviews and implement AECOM quality standards.
Serve as an internal and external point of contact for projects and clients in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Develop and mentor mid-level and junior staff.
Support business development, including technical and cost-pricing efforts for proposals.
Lead business development activities, including pursuing new clients and projects and leading proposal efforts and pricing.
Exercise decision-making authority and direct others in identifying project risks and uncertainties and developing mitigation plans.
Participate in water and wastewater organizations through conference presentations and volunteering.