Senior Hydrologic and Hydraulic Dams Engineer

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AECOM is seeking an enthusiastic Dam Engineering Technical Lead with expertise in Hydrology and Hydraulics to play a key role in a growing dedicated Dams Engineering practice in our U.S. East Region. The successful candidate is an experienced engineer that supports our dams practice in the core discipline of Hydrologic and Hydraulic engineering. This position will support a variety of dam engineering analysis and design projects across the region.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical execution of projects including inspection, analysis, design, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of dams, spillways, and other appurtenant hydraulic structures. Specific tasks:
  • Hydrologic analyses include flood frequency estimates and statistical hydrology, model preparation, calibration, and verification.
  • Hydraulic structure modeling includes weirs, orifices, spillways, and complex pipe systems, using one- and two-dimensional modeling approaches as well as spreadsheet calculations.
  • Dam breach analyses using one- and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling approaches and preparation of inundation maps.
  • Support other dam engineering activities such as visual inspections, potential failure modes and risk analyses, and emergency action planning.
• Prepare technical reports, graphics including construction drawings, maps, figures, and exhibits, and supporting calculations.
• Engage with AECOM’s Quality Management System by performing detailed reviews of technical deliverables prepared by others.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Perform assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and codes.
• Occasional travel for field work, client meetings, and professional conferences and meetings are required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and/or Water Resources Engineering or related degree plus 6 years of direct experience working on hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of civil works projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) 
• Due to the nature of work, this position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status 
• Experience with inspecting dams and preparing inspection reports
• Experience with developing emergency action plans as well as planning and facilitating exercises of those plans
• Ability to travel occasionally as required for project work, meetings, conferences, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and/or Water Resources Engineering
• Master of Business Administration degree
• 5 years working on hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of dam projects
• 12 years of direct experience working on hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of civil works
• Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling skills and software application experience, preferably with FLOW-3D
• Experience developing design documents related to dams and hydraulic structures including drawings and plans, specifications, and basis of design reports
• Approved FERC Independent Consultant (IC) or the ability to receive FERC approval to perform Part 12D Inspections
• Experience performing risk assessments and Potential Failure Mode Analyses (PFMAs) related to dam design, construction, and operation
• 8-Hour Confined Space Training (either General Industry, Construction Industry, or both)
• Experience and ability with the following software applications:
  • HEC-HMS
  • HEC-RAS (one- and two-dimensional modeling environments)
  • HEC-MetVUE
  • NRCS SITES
  • ESRI ArcMap or ArcPro (preferred)
  • AutoDesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Passion for mentoring junior staff and leadership – guiding our growing team of engineers to produce quality work and excellent client service
• Strong desire to continually learn along with professional drive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available in the future for this position.

Relocation is not available for this position.

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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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