Technical Leader – Hydraulic Structures

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

📋 Description

• Offer global technical guidance in hydraulic engineering, pumping systems, pumping system intakes, and water conveyance infrastructure.

• Act as AECOM's senior corporate authority for hydraulic engineering and associated infrastructure systems.

• Provide advice to project teams, clients, and executive leadership on intricate water, wastewater, stormwater, hydroelectric, industrial, and conveyance infrastructure systems.

• Lead independent technical evaluations and engage in executive-level quality assurance and technical governance programs.

• Chair or serve on Corporate Technical Review Committees.

• Assist major pursuits and strategic growth initiatives through technical methodologies, client presentations, interviews, and proposal creation.

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

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

• Participate in AECOM’s Water Academy program for Pumping Systems.

• Conduct forensic assessments, troubleshooting, peer reviews, and risk mitigation studies related to hydraulic systems and pumping facilities.

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

• Encourage collaboration across AECOM's technical practices and support investments in emerging technologies and research.

• Publish technical papers and present at conferences.

• Uphold leadership in national and international standards organizations and industry committees.

• Travel to project sites and AECOM offices as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, along with 10 years of relevant experience, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Experience with increasing responsibility in hydraulic engineering, pumping system intakes, and water conveyance infrastructure.

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

• Acknowledgment as a national or international technical authority in the field of hydraulic engineering.

• 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.

• Capacity to articulate complex technical ideas to clients, executive leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.

• A Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related engineering discipline is preferred.

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

• More than 20 years of overall industry experience is preferred.

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

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now 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 and 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.

• Global and local project opportunities.

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