Water Resources Engineer

AECO; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Virginia Beach, VA team. The position covers stormwater management and water resources design from feasibility to detailed design and analysis, blending field work with collaborative design in a multi-disciplinary group.

The ideal candidate has a civil or environmental engineering background, hydraulic calculations experience, and readiness to travel within the region. EIT certification or pursuit is expected within the first year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of related experience required.
• Some field work will be required as needed.
• Demonstrated experience with hydraulic calculations.
• EIT or ability to obtain with 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field work including stormwater management inspections, stream flow analysis, and soil sampling.
• Prepare plans, specifications, construction estimates, and design reports under supervision.
• Interpret analytical data for projects to develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Conduct post construction monitoring of projects.
• Perform construction inspection and oversight.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Virginia Beach, VA - 222 Centra
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 90,000 - yearly

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. The new team member will participate in all aspects of stormwater management and water resources design from initial feasibility investigations to field inspections to detailed design and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of solutions.

Work will include a mixture of field work and collaborative design work as part of a team of engineers and scientists. The ideal candidate will add to an experienced team working on all aspects of water resources engineering, with opportunities to participate in stormwater design and advanced technical training.

Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Participate in field work including but not limited to stormwater management inspections, stream flow analysis, and soil sampling.
• Prepare plans, specifications, construction estimates, and design reports under the supervision of an experienced engineer
• Interpret analytical data for projects to develop appropriate and applicable conclusions and recommendations.
• Conduct post construction monitoring of projects.
• Perform construction inspection and oversight

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related degree
• 2 years of related experience required
• Some field work will be required as needed
• Demonstrated experience with hydraulic calculations
• EIT or ability to obtain with 1 year of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or GIS preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally, typically within the region
• Hydraulic modeling and stormwater design experience

Additional Information

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

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.