AECOM

Senior Roadway Drainage Engineer (Hydrology & Hydraulics)

AECOM$90K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field with 8 years of relevant experience
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Arizona or ability to obtain within six months of hire
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering preferred
  • Experience with DOT or municipal roadway drainage standards
  • Proficiency in industry-standard modeling software such as Open Roads Design (ORD), HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS

Responsibilities

  • Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for roadway drainage systems
  • Direct preparation and delivery of construction packages for stormwater projects
  • Plan and coordinate phases of engineering projects focused on stormwater management
  • Perform and oversee analyses for culvert sizing and storm drain design
  • Prepare roadway drainage plans in coordination with design teams using Civil 3D
  • Provide technical oversight and review of engineering deliverables
  • Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
The AECOM Water Business Line is seeking a Senior Roadway Drainage Engineer (Hydrology & Hydraulics) to join the Phoenix, AZ office. This role focuses on roadway and highway drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for transportation corridors, and development of storm drain, culvert, and cross-drainage systems in support of municipal and DOT infrastructure projects. Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design for roadway drainage systems, including storm drain networks, culverts, inlets, gutter flow, spread analysis, and hydraulic grade line (HGL) evaluations along transportation corridors This role leads the delivery of mid- to large-scale infrastructure projects while providing a clear path into a technical lead role with PM responsibilities and growth within AECOM's growing water resources practice. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, support client relationships, and contribute to business development within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment. Job Description - Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead for mid- to large-scale water resources and stormwater infrastructure projects - Direct preparation and delivery of construction packages, including design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternatives analyses, technical memoranda, and design reports - Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering projects with a focus on stormwater management systems - Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses specifically for roadway and highway drainage, including culvert sizing, storm drain system design, cross-drainage structures, and floodplain impacts at roadway crossings. - Lead conceptual and final design of roadway drainage infrastructure including culverts, storm drain systems, detention facilities, channels, and erosion control measures integrated with roadway profiles and grading plans. - Prepare roadway drainage plans, profiles, and details in coordination with roadway design teams using Civil 3D, ensuring compliance with DOT, county, and municipal drainage criteria. - Ensure designs incorporate erosion control measures, geosynthetics, and surface and subsurface drainage systems - Provide technical oversight, independent reviews, and approval of engineering analyses and design deliverables - Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, including subcontractors, typically consisting of five or more team members - Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers and designers - Support client coordination, present design solutions, and contribute to development of project proposals and business growth initiatives Qualifications Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with 8 years of relevant professional experience - Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Arizona or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire Preferred Qualifications - Master's in Civil Engineering or related field of study - Experience with DOT or municipal roadway drainage standards (e.g., ADOT,, county public works) including inlet spacing, gutter flow, spread calculations, and storm drain hydraulic design. - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with 10 years of relevant professional experience - Demonstrated expertise in stormwater evaluation and design, including 1D/2D hydrologic and hydraulic modeling - Proficiency with industry-standard modeling software (e.g., Open Roads Design (ORD) HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SRH-2D) - Experience leading design tasks on complex water resources or design-build projects - Strong understanding of stormwater permitting, floodplain management, and regulatory coordination - Experience developing grading, drainage, and roadway plans in coordination with CAD designers (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred) - Proven ability to manage scope, budget, and schedule for complex engineering tasks - Experience preparing technical reports, calculation packages, and construction documentation - Demonstrated technical review and quality control oversight experience - Strong analytical skills with sound application of civil engineering design principles - Effective communicator with the ability to lead teams and collaborate with other team members Additional Information - Sponsorship is not available for this role - No relocation is available for this role. 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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51,000 employees
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$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$13.3 billion
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