Water Resources/Infrastructure Engineer

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We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

AECOM is seeking a qualified, motivated individual in our Virginia Beach office to support our highly successful and expanding Virginia and East Region Water Business. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate effectively with project team members, have a high level of initiative and motivation to deliver quality results, have strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to work within a team environment providing value-added, innovative solutions.

The candidate’s duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide guidance to junior-level team members
• Assist in the development and application of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analyses on a variety of water resource projects
• Perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks
• Prepare engineering calculations and develop drawings and visual aids
• Work within a team as a senior-level member or project task manager
• Conduct field investigations and observation of construction projects
• Assist in development of design, engineering and construction management principles for resiliency and storm water infrastructure
• Determine permitting requirements for projects and conduct code analysis reviews.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Experience using one or more of the following: GIS systems, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, AutoCAD / Civil 3D
• Ideal candidate will have a background in hydrology and hydraulic analysis
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or similar Engineering field AND four (4)+ years of related experience with focus in water resources, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• P.E. license or ability to obtain within 1 year is preferred
• More than 5 years of water resources experience
• Master's degree is beneficial

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sponsorship is available.

Relocation is not available.

Offered rate of compensation (Washington DC location only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $140,000.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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