Transportation Drainage Lead

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transportation Drainage Lead to join our team in Phoenix, Murray and Denver, United States. In this critical role, you will lead the planning, design, and implementation of drainage systems for various transportation infrastructure projects.

• Oversee the design and analysis of drainage systems for highways, roads, and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians in developing innovative and cost-effective drainage solutions
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic analyses using advanced modeling software
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to stormwater management and flood control
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental specialists and geotechnical engineers
• Prepare and review technical reports, design calculations, and construction documents
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff
• Represent the organization in client meetings and public presentations
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in transportation drainage

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering + 10 - 15 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with design software including MicroStation and OpenRoads 
• Familiar with MS Office software (Excel, Word, Project)
• Experience designing highway/roadway systems in CO, AZ or UT.
• Previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
• Experience with Business Development/Client Relations
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary ), and plan set production design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, Open Roads)

Additional Information

About AECOM

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