Senior Hydropower Project Manager

How will you make your mark?

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.     

Are you a passionate and experienced Project Manager who wants to contribute to challenging and interesting projects that provide direct value to our communities? Do you have expertise in the hydropower space and are looking to join a high-performing team? With recurrent project wins and a strong pipeline of work, we are seeking a motivated Senior Hydropower Project Manager to join our AECOM Dams and Hydropower Team.

The Hydropower and Dams Team is a center of technical excellence and often wins work purely on the strength of its people and its great reputation. We offer a great team culture focused on participation. We want our people to grow and develop through working together on exciting and complex projects.

By joining our team remotely, you will get mentoring and guidance from our industry leading experts in the fields of geology, geotechnical, structural, hydraulics & hydrology, hydromechanical, and electrical design. You will get the opportunity to mentor technical staff and we will support your involvement in the hydropower industry.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Leading the conceptual to detailed design of hydropower and pumped storage projects
• Perform as Capture Manager for pre-positioning and preparing proposals
• Inspection, investigation, and condition assessment of existing hydropower and dams projects including review and surveillance of monitoring data.
• Perform Alternatives Analyses, Feasibility Studies, and Detailed Designs with strong knowledge of design drawings and technical specifications.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
• Client liaison and experience with technical review boards.
• Project management of multidisciplinary teams and the engagement of AECOM’s operations/finance teams.
• Mentoring and technical development of junior staff, supporting them to achieve technical success.
• Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Qualities in a qualified candidate:

You enjoy working in teams and aspire to progress into advanced roles based on your knowledge. You enjoy being accountable for your work and influential in the project’s performance. You enjoy developing and nurturing relationships within AECOM and the local industry, whether through project work, client initiatives, or industry associations. You are positive, and see challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow. You are an active team member and are eager to take on new and different challenges.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS degree + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid U.S Driver’s License is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• BA/BS degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical/Geotechnical Engineering
• 15+ years or more of relevant experience with hydropower and pumped storage projects
• Active participation in NHA, HydroVision, Clean Currents, CEATI, ASDSO, USSD, and/or ICOLD
• PMP
• Strong PM skills, ability to deliver multidisciplinary projects on schedule at the as-sold margin
• Ability to effectively mentor Deputy PMs
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Business development for new and existing clients, prepare engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
• Must be a resourceful, highly organized professional with attention to people
• Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution

• AECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.
• Occasional project travel may be required.

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. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.