Senior Civil Engineer – Water & Wastewater Leader

AECO; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer to join our Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team in Columbus, OH. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader on municipal infrastructure projects, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of complex water and wastewater systems across North America.

This role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with project managers and clients, and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality,

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Civil or Environmental Eng with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience designing municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and rehabilitation of municipal water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations, and conveyance infrastructure.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents for complex municipal infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydraulic analyses and system evaluations to support planning and design efforts.
• Develop and review engineering plans utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software.
• Serve as a technical resource for multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with various engineering disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting technical excellence and adherence to AECOM quality standards.
• Support project managers with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and technical execution.
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and coordination with municipal agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Support permitting activities and ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review contractor submittals and RFIs, evaluate change orders, and provide engineering support during construction.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, construction observations, and condition assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Client interaction

Hydraulic modeling

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Education

BS/BA in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

InfoWater Pro

InfoWorks ICM

Bentley OpenFlows

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer to join our Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team in Columbus, OH. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader on municipal infrastructure projects, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of complex water and wastewater systems across North America.

This role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with project managers and clients, and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality,