Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

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AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to join our Transportation team located at 6000 Fairview Rd. Charlotte, NC. This position will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise on a variety of transportation infrastructure projects, leading complex design efforts, mentoring engineering staff, and delivering innovative solutions to meet client needs. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical capabilities, project leadership experience, and the ability to manage engineering responsibilities across all phases of project delivery.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead engineer on mid- to large-scale transportation projects, providing technical direction and oversight throughout project development and delivery; Provide specialized technical expertise and engineering input for transportation studies, planning, and design efforts; Lead the development and review of complex engineering designs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.; Review, approve, and seal engineering plans and deliverables within area of expertise and professional licensure; Develop and present complex technical solutions and recommendations to clients, project stakeholders, and internal leadership; Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of engineering designs and technical documents prepared by other team members; Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, supporting professional development and technical excellence; Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, scopes of work, and project pursuits to support business development efforts; Develop engineering budget estimates, resource requirements, and project schedules for large-scale transportation projects; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and clients to ensure successful project execution and delivery

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education; Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity; 6 years of Hydraulics experience, closed system drainage, and ditch design; 2 years of Hydraulic modeling experience

Nice to have

Extensive experience in transportation engineering, including roadway and highway design.; Experience leading complex transportation infrastructure projects for CDOT or other state and local transportation agencies; CDOT experience; Experience working on a design build; Proficiency with engineering design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, etc.; Experience managing technical teams, mentoring engineering staff, and coordinating multidisciplinary design efforts; Strong understanding of applicable transportation design standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements; Excellent communication, client relationship, and technical presentation skills