Water and Wastewater Engineering Lead

AECOM•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a Water and Wastewater Engineering Lead to support its established water practice in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. The role focuses on water and wastewater conveyance, design, treatment plant evaluation, and construction, serving regional and municipal clients. The position offers work on a diverse range of technically challenging water projects and calls for an established background as a client-facing project manager. The Engineering Lead oversees complex, multidisciplinary water and wastewater projects from planning through permitting and construction, including alternative-delivery projects. The role manages a portfolio of client projects within approved scope, budget, and schedule; performs technical reviews and applies AECOM quality standards; and serves as a point of contact for projects and clients in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. It also includes staff development, risk management, and business development leadership, including new client and project pursuit and proposal preparation. The position requires travel within Pennsylvania and nearby states. The selected candidate must be available to work at the Pittsburgh office on a scheduled basis, and newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Relocation assistance is available. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future. The role is hybrid.

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.
Must pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records Review as a condition of employment.
Ability to travel within Pennsylvania and nearby states.
Availability to work at the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office on a scheduled basis.

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 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, including technical and cost pricing.
Exercise decision-making authority and direct others in recognizing risks and uncertainties and developing plans to mitigate or eliminate them.
Participate in water and wastewater organizations through conference presentations and volunteering.