Senior Civil Design Engineer

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AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with strong civil engineering design expertise to join our El Paso, Texas, office. This is an opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects that shape critical water infrastructure in El Paso, across Texas, and beyond. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in civil engineering design of public infrastructure water/wastewater conveyance and stormwater/floodplain management projects and will bring creative solutions and leadership to our growing El Paso water team.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Lead and oversee planning, engineering design, permitting, and construction oversight efforts for water/wastewater infrastructure conveyance and stormwater management/floodplain management facilities.
• Manage and perform pipeline design for water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance systems (gravity and pressure).
• Coordinate design with other planning and engineering teams, both locally and in other offices, to ensure constructable, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
• Conduct field visits, condition assessments, and constructability reviews to confirm design intent and compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review modeling/calculations, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water/wastewater infrastructure conveyance and stormwater management/floodplain management projects.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and QA/QC support to junior engineers and CAD designers.
• Participate in client meetings and internal coordination with project managers to align design objectives and deliverables.
•  Prepare clear, concise technical memoranda, design reports, and design calculations.
•  Stay current on industry standards, codes, and innovative technologies in water/wastewater infrastructure conveyance and stormwater management/floodplain management design.
• Leads the development of engineering scope, budget, and schedule to meet client requirements.
• May supervise technical professionals and design staff, including managing workload and project staffing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or related discipline) and 10 years of progressively responsible civil design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 or more years of related experience
• Experience working with local clients in the El Paso area
• Proven leadership in mentoring and developing staff
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with diverse audience.
• Positive attitude, good aptitude, and strong initiative will integrate well with our existing group of outstanding professionals.
• Experience in construction phase services.
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to successfully work with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated proven track record of leading technical engineering and successfully designing water/wastewater conveyance and stormwater/floodplain management projects.
• Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Offered compensation will be based on individual qualifications. 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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