AECOM

Senior Water Main Design Engineer

AECOM • $90K — $120K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Engineering + 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • Professional Engineering license in Illinois or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in water main design, including team/project management.
  • 2+ years of experience in large diameter (>16") water main design.
  • Experience with municipal water utility projects and knowledge of regulations and implementation programs.
  • Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation and signing of water main and lead service line replacement designs.
  • Support special projects, including LSLR designs and contract preparation.
  • Assist with large diameter water main design efforts and detailed plan preparation.
  • Facilitate cost estimation and preparation of contracts for water main construction.
  • Coordinate with construction teams to resolve issues or conflicts.
  • Develop and prioritize CIP candidates, providing project oversight.
  • Perform quality control on design documents and coordinate design approval processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Voluntary benefits and flexible work options.
  • Well-being resources and employee assistance programs.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Main Design Engineer to support the Chicago Department of Water's multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This is a key position within the Water Main Design task of the program to support the Design Manager in developing and maintaining a prioritized water main replacement candidates and associated lead service line replacement (LSLR) list and delivering the required quantity of water main designs to meet annual CIP mileage goals. Also responsible for supporting the planning, design and coordination with DWM's Construction Management team on construction of water mains and lead services line replacements. This position assists the Design Manager with coordinating various subtask lanes including Planning, Survey, CAD, Records, and Water Quality . This role will include the mentoring & development of entry to mid-level water main design engineers.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversee preparation of water main and lead service line replacement designs and signing design drawings.
  • Support special projects (e.g., LSLR designs/implementation, complex designs in the central business district and major arterial streets) and preparation of contract and bidding documents for various types of projects.
  • Support large diameter (>16") water main design efforts including detailed design plan preparation, project prioritization, and advisory services for DWM.
  • Support cost estimating and preparation of the Term Agreement Contracts for water main and LSLR construction.
  • Coordinate with construction teams and address issues or conflicts.
  • Support DWM with project prioritization through developing CIP candidates and provide subsequent project execution oversight.
  • Perform quality control of design documents - reviewing plans, signing drawings, reviewing cost estimates and construction submittals/RFIs.
  • Provide water main technical assistance and expertise to the other tasks within the program (e.g., Force Accounts) and DWM and their stakeholders (e.g., Construction Management, Operations, etc.).
  • Attend and lead coordination meetings with the DWM and their Construction Management group, including client facing interaction.
  • Coordinate design approval workflow through DWM, OUC, IDOT and other relevant step actors.
  • Mentor and develop entry to mid-level water main design engineers.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Professional Engineering license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/water resources engineering or a related discipline and 6+ years of water main design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • 6+ years of progressive water main design experience including managing teams and projects.
  • 2+ years of large diameter (>16") water main design experience.
  • Experience in working on municipal water utility projects.
  • Experience in water quality and LSLR regulations and implementation programs.
  • Knowledge and experience with all Illinois and City of Chicago regulations - namely IEPA, IDPH, Illinois Water/Sewer Standard Specifications, and City of Chicago Code Regulations
  • Proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.


Additional Information
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • AECOM is not offering sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
  • Relocation not available for this position.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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