Hybrid Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer Lead

AECOM Corporation; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to join our Transportation team at 3800 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL. This role provides technical leadership on diverse transportation projects, mentors staff, and manages design efforts across all project phases.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license in Alabama (or reciprocity), extensive hydraulics experience, and strong communication skills to interact with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering; 6+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• PE license in Alabama or licensure by reciprocity.
• 6 years hydraulics experience, closed-system drainage, and ditch design.
• 2 years hydraulic modeling experience.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Technical presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alabama or reciprocity

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to join our Transportation team at 3800 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL. This role provides technical leadership on diverse transportation projects, mentors staff, and manages design efforts across all project phases.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license in Alabama (or reciprocity), extensive hydraulics experience, and strong communication skills to interact with clients and stakeholders.