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Job Description

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a creative and highly motivated Water Resources Discipline Lead to join our Water group in San Diego, California. Candidates can expect a diverse set of project challenges focused on green stormwater infrastructure projects, municipal water resources projects; and managing analysis and design of water resources infrastructure (dams, reservoirs, levees, canals, tunnels, pipelines, flood protection systems, and conveyance facilities) projects.

Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to:

• Lead strategic planning and development of stormwater management, GI and LID design, BMP implementation, and green infrastructure design standards and guidelines.

• Develop outreach materials and engage with stakeholders to promote project initiatives and compliance.

• Lead technical design teams for analysis of Water resources infrastructure (dams, reservoirs, levees, canals, tunnels, pipelines, flood protection systems, and conveyance facilities) projects.

• Lead the preparation and successful completion of construction package deliverables (design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternatives analysis, technical memoranda, and design documentation reports).

• Oversee environmental compliance and permitting processes for municipal projects.

• Provide advice and consultation to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.

• Mentoring, leading, and training junior level staff

• Present design solutions to AECOM project teams and clients

• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California or ability to obtain within 6 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s OR PhD in Civil Engineering or related field of study

• 20+ years or more of relevant experience

• 10+ years of Project Management experience

• Excellent client engagement and consultation capabilities, with experience providing technical leadership and training.

• In-depth knowledge of watershed processes, modeling systems, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to environmental standards.

• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic planning and guidance for green infrastructure and stormwater compliance projects.

• Good understanding of the California market and state agencies, and ability to support marketing efforts in pursuing work

• Experience with the California green infrastructure design programs

• Working experience/relationships with California clients and market.

Additional Information

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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $140,000.00 - $190,000.00.

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 aecom.com 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: J10112317

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc