Senior Civil Engineer - Remediation - job 1 of 6

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AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Environmental Remediation team in the Glen Allen, VA office in the Richmond, VA area. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering professional consulting services to our key clients.

The successful candidate will provide technical skills leading and supporting Environmental Remediation and Coal Ash closure projects within the department and will develop strong relationships with the team and clients to enable pursuit of new opportunities. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management, and work both independently and as part of a project team.

The successful candidate will be committed to the team's success and growth; will rigorously apply safety policies and procedures; will manage the technical, cost and schedule elements of project delivery; and will effectively manage the quality of field efforts and project deliverables within the bounds of the AECOM Quality Management System.

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

• Work collaboratively with the Remediation team Project Managers and professionals within other AECOM business lines.
• Function as the Engineer of Record sealing and signing reports, drawing sets, technical specifications, and related regulator application forms.
• Function as Senior Project Engineer working on projects with various levels of complexity, responsible for technical delivery, design, schedule, client liaison, reporting requirements, and coordination with project team members. 
• Prepare designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates  for civil and environmental remediation projects , including material excavation and handling, landfill design and construction, dewatering and water treatment, stormwater management, site restoration, environmental permitting, municipal site plans,  and similar large scale projects.
• Work in Computer Aided Design (CAD) applications with technical staff.    Strong knowledge or experience in Autodesk Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase project efficiencies, improve technical methodologies and add value to client service offerings.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff. Certify staff experience for Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer licensed in VA, or EIT with intent to obtain PE in near future.   
• Valid U.S Driver's License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of relevant experience at an engineering consulting firm.
• Ability to proactively lead technical efforts and project team staff.
• Experience as Senior Project Engineer on large scale projects, including landfills, material excavation and dewatering, and coal ash closure .
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

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. 

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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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