Senior Water & Wastewater Project Engineer (Hybrid)

AECOM; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absences

Voluntary benefits

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a driven Project Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Buffalo, NY. You will lead projects across the Northeast, preparing designs, reports, and specifications while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Candidates should have a Civil or Environmental Engineering background with water resources focus and 6+ years of experience. Hybrid work options and a strong commitment to safety and quality are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on water, wastewater, or water resources.
• Six years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• PE license in New York or ability to obtain within 6 months; strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to water, wastewater, and water resources projects in Buffalo and the Northeast.
• Prepare and review design calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop technical reports and memoranda that inform and guide project decisions.
• Conduct field investigations and site reconnaissance to support design and planning.
• Assist with project management tasks including scope, schedule, budget tracking, and QA/QC compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and project scheduling.
• Prepare project work plans and health and safety documentation.
• Represent AECOM in client meetings and technical presentations.
• Build strong client relationships through direct, face-to-face engagement.

Skills

Water resources

Project management

Technical writing

Client engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY or ability to obtain in 6 months

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking a driven Project Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Buffalo, NY. You will lead projects across the Northeast, preparing designs, reports, and specifications while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Candidates should have a Civil or Environmental Engineering background with water resources focus and 6+ years of experience. Hybrid work options and a strong commitment to safety and quality are offered.