Senior Drainage Engineer - Linear Infrastructure

Aecom2; Madrid; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AECOM's Transportation team in Madrid is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead drainage design for major infrastructure projects, delivering high-quality solutions across project lifecycles.

You will review studies, supervise hydraulic modelling, coordinate with international teams, and mentor junior staff. Fluency in English and a strong background in Civil 3D/OpenRoads/OpenRail, GIS, and hydraulic software are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• More than 7 years of experience in the design and delivery of linear infrastructure projects, including highways, railways, and transportation corridors.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads / OpenRail.
• Knowledge of GIS platforms, including ArcGIS and QGIS.
• Experience using HEC-RAS, Infoworks for hydraulic and flood modelling studies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee the design of drainage systems for highways, railways, airports and other infrastructure projects.
• Review and validate hydrological and hydraulic studies.
• Coordinate and supervise hydraulic modelling activities using a range of specialised software tools and modelling packages.
• Manage collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in international environments, ensuring effective integration across all disciplines.
• Review and approve technical documentation in both Spanish and English, ensuring compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior professionals and design teams.

Kenntnisse

Hydraulic design

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil)

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads/OpenRail

ArcGIS

QGIS

HEC-RAS

Infoworks

Jobbeschreibung

As part of AECOM's Transportation team, you will contribute to the delivery of major infrastructure projects, specializing in hydraulic engineering and, in particular, drainage design. You will play an active role in key design activities, providing technical expertise and support throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design of drainage systems for highways, railways, airports and other infrastructure projects, ensuring the technical quality of the proposed solutions.
• Review and validate hydrological and hydraulic studies developed by project teams.
• Coordinate and supervise hydraulic modelling activities using a range of specialised software tools and modelling packages.
• Manage collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in international environments, ensuring effective integration across all disciplines.
• Review and approve technical documentation in both Spanish and English, ensuring compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior professionals and design teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• More than 7 years of experience in the design and delivery of linear infrastructure projects, including highways, railways, and transportation corridors.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads / OpenRail.
• Knowledge of GIS platforms, including ArcGIS and QGIS.
• Experience using HEC-RAS, Infoworks for hydraulic and flood modelling studies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

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About AECOM

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• life
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• leaves of absences
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• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

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