Transportation Drainage Engineer

Aecom2; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Transportation Drainage Engineer in Salt Lake City / Murray, Utah. You will plan, design, and implement drainage systems for transportation infra projects and support UDOT and west region initiatives, including I-84 & US-89 interchanges.

Grow by applying advanced hydraulic modeling and leading drainage solutions with a talented team. Join a team delivering complex projects, mentoring junior engineers, and working from design through construction while staying current with evolving

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 4 years of relevant transportation drainage experience.
• Professional Engineer preferred or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience designing drainage for highways/roads and familiarity with UT projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of drainage systems for highways and transportation projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare technical reports, design calculations, and construction documents.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources for timely delivery.
• Represent the organization in client meetings and presentations.
• Stay current with industry trends and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InRoads

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

Job description

AECOM are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transportation Drainage Engineer to join our team in Salt Lake City / Murray, Utah. In this critical role, you will be involved with planning, design, and implementation of drainage systems for various transportation infrastructure projects.

This role will support Design Bid Build, Design Build, and Progressive Design Build projects for UDOT and other projects in our west region. Our current UDOT project involves the I-84 & US-89 interchange. This is a complex and cutting edge conversion of an existing interchange to an AECOM led flagship project. This is just one of many exciting projects this team supports, your legacy projects are here!

• Design and analysis of drainage systems for highways, roads, and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Be a part of a team of engineers and technicians developing innovative and cost-effective drainage solutions.
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic analyses using advanced modeling software
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to stormwater management and flood control
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental specialists and geotechnical engineers
• Prepare and review technical reports, design calculations, and construction documents
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff
• Represent the organization in client meetings and public presentations
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in transportation drainage

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with design software including MicroStation and OpenRoads
• Familiar with MS Office software (Excel, Word, Project)
• Experience designing highway/roadway systems in UT, CO, NM, or AZ.
• Previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
• Experience with Business Development/Client Relations
• Work within hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary), and plan set production design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, Open Roads)

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.