Senior Water Resources Engineer

Company Description

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.

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Mining: Leveraging over a century of expertise in the mining sector, AECOM has established itself as a leader in the planning, design, construction, and operation of mining and mineral processing facilities worldwide. AECOM's approach combines innovation, efficiency, global reach, and collaboration to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients, communities, and stakeholders.  Join our team and be part of a legacy that shapes the future of mining, benefiting economies and ecosystems worldwide.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Denver office. 

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides project leadership in the areas of design, investigation, analysis, and construction of water management systems for Tailings Storage Facilities and multi-disciplinary mining projects
• Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on mid- to large size projects
• Work with existing and potential clients to provide long-term stormwater management solutions for mine waste facilities
• Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow the Mining practice
• Provide direction to and mentoring to other technical staff in completing project tasks
• Performs independent technical reviews of engineering reports and design and signs off on work
• May be responsible for Project teams that include 5 or more members often representing multiple disciplines including subcontractor(s)
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the stormwater management design of mine waste storage projects
• Provide advice and consultation to client on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage/civil design

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s OR PhD in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• 10+ years or more of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• MSHA Miner training
• Demonstrated progressive experience in stormwater evaluation and design (e.g., hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, stormwater management design), construction monitoring and operations
• Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects
• Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships
• Knowledge of standard hydrologic and hydraulic software programs (e.g., HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS) and evaluations
• Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, construction specifications, and final working drawings
• Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings including grading, drainage and roadway plans, profiles, details, and sections
• Perform frequency storm and probable maximum precipitation hydrologic analyses
• Conduct hydraulic analyses and design of channels, culverts, bridges, flow measurement, and flood mapping
• Prepare reservoir and pond designs including geosynthetic lining, leak detection/collection systems, breach analysis, outlet works, and spillways
• Design channels and energy dissipation structures that include concrete, riprap, articulated concrete block, fabric-formed concrete, and baffle blocks for erosion control
• Coordinate with OSE, EPA, and other agencies for permit preparation
• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule
• Scope/estimate complex civil & hydraulics projects
• Track and manage task budgets and schedules
• Write reports and prepare/or direct preparatio