Technical Leader – Hydraulic Structures

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Act as AECOM's senior corporate expert in hydraulic engineering, pumping system intakes, and associated infrastructure systems.

• Offer technical leadership and advisory assistance on intricate, high-profile projects within AECOM's global water sector.

• Conduct independent technical assessments and engage in executive-level quality assurance and governance initiatives.

• Provide guidance on the planning, design, rehabilitation, and optimization of water, wastewater, stormwater, hydroelectric, industrial, and conveyance infrastructure systems.

• Chair or participate in Corporate Technical Review Committees for significant infrastructure projects.

• Assist with major pursuits and strategic growth efforts through technical methodologies, client presentations, interviews, and proposal crafting.

• Represent AECOM to clients, industry organizations, regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and professional societies.

• Create guidance documents, design methodologies, technical standards, and innovation initiatives.

• Engage in AECOM’s Water Academy program focused on Pumping Systems.

• Take part in forensic evaluations, troubleshooting initiatives, peer assessments, and risk mitigation studies.

• Mentor technical leaders, project managers, and design professionals.

• Promote collaboration among AECOM's technical practices and support strategic investments in emerging technologies and research projects.

• Publish technical articles, present at conferences, and uphold AECOM's leadership status within the engineering field.

• Maintain active engagement and leadership roles within national and international standards organizations and industry committees.

• Travel to project sites and AECOM offices as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field + 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience and/or education.

• Increasingly responsible experience in hydraulic engineering, pumping system intakes, and water conveyance infrastructure.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with the capability to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions through comity/reciprocity.

• Established recognition as a national or international technical authority within the hydraulic engineering field.

• Strong comprehension of HI standards, AWWA standards, USBR guidance, USACE guidance, and related industry best practices.

• Extensive experience in leading complex hydraulic analyses and conducting physical hydraulic modeling studies.

• Demonstrated ability to convey intricate technical concepts to clients, executive leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in a related engineering discipline (preferred).

• Over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in hydraulic engineering, pumping system intakes, and water conveyance infrastructure (preferred).

• More than 20 years of overall industry experience (preferred).

• Internationally acknowledged subject matter expert in hydraulic engineering and pumping systems (preferred).

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available currently or in the future.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.