Lead Water Resources Engineer & Project Manager

AECOM; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a skilled Engineer and Project Manager to drive water resources projects in Raleigh, NC. This role involves managing diverse engineering tasks, leading multidisciplinary teams, and developing client relationships.

Candidates should have a strong engineering background, especially in stormwater management, along with project management capabilities. Competitive salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of demonstrated experience in engineering or related fields.
• Professional engineering license in the State of North Carolina required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage stormwater planning and design projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on project deliverables.
• Maintain and develop client relationships in NC and surrounding areas.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Civil engineering

Stormwater planning

Business development

Education

BA/BS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a creative and highly talented engineer and project manager to lead and manage a variety of water resources, stormwater, and natural resources engineering, planning, and design projects in the Raleigh, NC or Wilmington, NC offices. The ideal candidate will have experience with municipal, state, and federal stormwater programs and stormwater and water resources planning, design, and implementation. In this role, the successful candidate will manage and provide technical leadership for a variety of civil, water resources, and stormwater engineering projects in support of AECOM’s federal, state, municipal, and private clients. Experience successfully leading and managing projects of a highly technical nature will be essential. The candidate will also mentor and develop mid- and junior-level staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a project and technical manager for stormwater planning, design, and implementation projects.
• Lead preparation of project proposals and agreements.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of design and construction drawings and documents (including opinions of probable construction cost) for stormwater infrastructure projects (including green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions).
• Provide technical direction, oversight, and review of project deliverables including performing technical quality review in accordance with AECOM quality standards.
• Prepare, review, and seal design documents as a licensed professional engineer in North Carolina.
• Provide bid and construction phase services for a variety of clients.
• Organize and lead routine project communications with clients including in-person and virtual meetings.
• Maintain existing client relationships and contracts through successful project delivery.
• Develop new client relationships and lead business development efforts in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
• Play a key role in the development of statements of qualifications (SOQs) and proposals in response to requests for qualification (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Attend and facilitate client meetings and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with and provide direction to AECOM project team members and subcontractors (when used).
• Participate in local and regional water resources organizations, as appropriate, on behalf of AECOM, including attending and presenting at technical conferences.
• Some local travel will be required in North Carolina; occasional travel outside of local area may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field +6 years of demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional engineering license in the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of start date.
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in the public and/or private sector.
• 2+ years of experience working in the capacity of a project manager.
• 2+ years of experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience and confidence to work independently to produce high quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Experience developing design/construction plans and specifications.
• Experience with business development and client relationship management.
• Ability to obtain AECOM Project Manager certification within 12 months of start date.
• Professional engineering license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months of start date.
• Experience interacting appropriately with regulatory personnel and clients for routine tasks.
• Stormwater infrastructure planning, design, and implementation experience.
• Green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions experience.
• Watershed modeling, planning, and management experience including stormwater master planning.
• Ecological restoration experience including stream, floodplain, and wetland restoration.
• Coastal planning, design, and implementation experience.
• Experience with hydraulic analysis, drainage and grading design, specification writing, and preparing design documents and reports.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and/or other drafting software.
• NPDES/TMDL/water quality experience.
• FEMA LOMA/LOMR/CLOMR experience.
• NPDES MS4 permit compliance experience.
• 404/401 permitting experience.
• Pre- and post-construction permitting experience.
• Experience in federal, state, and private funding including loan and grant programs.
• North Carolina Dam Safety Program experience.
• Familiarity with ISW and MS4 permitting requirements.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000.

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