Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

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 Water is seeking a qualified and motivated Water/Wastewater Engineer for employment in our Chicago office. The qualified applicant will have experience in water/wastewater engineering and construction management principles, and will be familiar with the design, construction, and operation of municipal water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Technical oversight of design staff and team members for projects associated with municipal water / wastewater / drainage infrastructure improvements.
• Providing specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Participating in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Developing construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Performing quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Preparing technical specification sections.
• Providing input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to entry and mid-level engineers.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Registered Professional Engineer

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience
• Previous experience with AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (e.g., AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management experience
• A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to lear