Principal Water Resources Engineer

5 days ago


Sacramento, California, United States AECOM Full time
About the Role

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our team in San Diego, California. As a key member of our water resources team, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating technical expertise for mid-to-large-size projects, including dams, reservoirs, levees, canals, tunnels, pipelines, flood protection systems, and conveyance facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and provide technical expertise for mid-to-large-size projects
  • Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in selling
  • Lead discipline department efforts to grow technical expertise
  • Lead technical business development work
  • Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
  • Approve and sign off on work
  • Leader in one or more areas of technology
  • Provide estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • 20+ years of relevant civil/geotechnical engineering experience
  • Experience performing civil/geotechnical design for water resources projects
  • Project management experience
  • Active California PE License or Geotechnical GE License
About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that delivers professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We are committed to delivering a better world through our technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe in each person's potential. We will help you reach yours.



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