Water Resources Discipline Leader

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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 over 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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

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

#LI-EM1

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