Senior Water-Wastewater Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

Calling all community-focused water engineering professionals!

AECOM, an active Water / Wastewater Engineers - Water Technical Assistance Program, provides technical assistance to underserved communities through this program. Communities in all 50 states and territories are eligible to request technical assistance. The ideal candidate will be able to support municipal utilities and government agencies in the areas of drinking water and water quality, specifically topics related to environmental justice, public health, climate change, water utility sustainability, and water infrastructure financing.

Since the historic enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unlocked unparalleled funding for critical wastewater and drinking water projects.

AECOM, a key Water Technical Assistance provider for EPA and fellow private sector entities is committed to assisting in bringing these initiatives to meet communities where they are.

We seek dedicated technical and professional team members who share our passion for community empowerment and sustainable development across the United States in the drinking water and wastewater sectors.

Our ideal candidates will possess expertise in conducting community water infrastructure assessments, crafting pre-design estimation packages for facility enhancements, compiling lead service line inventories, and identifying emerging contaminants such as PFAS. As projects are slated to span the entirety of the US, anticipate a blend of remote work and travel.

We welcome individuals with proven experience in engaging with underserved communities, Tribal Nations, and those adept at navigating complex systems within larger geographic regions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to directly engage with diverse communities, steering their sustainable growth and future prosperity.

If this resonates with you and aligns with your career aspirations, we invite you to explore further by applying or contacting us through the links below. Join us in making a tangible difference in communities nationwide.

These roles are primarily remote and would require occasional overnight travel, varying from a few days to a few weeks in communities involved in the program.

About the Program:

EPA's free Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) supports communities to identify water challenges; develop plans; build technical, managerial, and financial capacity; and developing application materials to access water infrastructure funding. EPA collaborates with states, Tribes, territories, community partners, and other key stakeholders to implement WaterTA efforts.

The result: more communities with applications for federal funding and quality water.

Responsibilities will include

• Provide engineering support on a diverse range of drinking water/wastewater and climate resiliency projects for federal, state, and municipal clients.

• Be willing to travel to engage with disadvantaged communities, providing technical support across the entirety of the water infrastructure project lifecycle (assessments, planning, design, funding).

• Research and develop hazard mitigation policy and design solutions for local, state, and federal clients, specifically as it pertains to water infrastructure and systems.

• Write technical reports and develop presentations for non-technical and technical audiences.

• Developed technical documents required to access federal funding, including but not limited to Preliminary Engineering Reports.

• Assist with the identification and description of cost-effective, technically feasible, and environmentally sound resilience actions.

• Participating in client development and assisting with proposals and marketing materials as needed.

• Research drinking water regulations, water sector climate adaptation options, water utility financing, or topics to support water infrastructure resilience.

• Have a professional engineering license and the ability to acquire licenses in multiple states.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS In Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering or a closely related engineering field with +10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Professional engineering license and ability to acquire licensure in multiple states.

• Experience in a project management or lead engineering role on projects specific to water resource engineering in drinking water/wastewater and / or climate resiliency projects for federal, state, and municipal clients.

• Ability to travel as needed to project sites across the United States.

• Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment, able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review.

• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in water resource engineering ideally in drinking water/wastewater and climate resiliency projects for federal, state, and municipal clients.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Relocation is not available for this role.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $130,000.00 - $200,000.00.

About AECOM

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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at ~~~ and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have 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.

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.

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

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

ReqID: J10114720

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Remote

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc