Senior Water Main Design Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Main Design Engineer to support the Chicago Department of Water’s multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of water main and lead service line replacement designs and signing design drawings.
• Support special projects (e.g., LSLR designs/implementation, complex designs in the central business district and major arterial streets) and preparation of contract and bidding documents for various types of projects.
• Support large diameter (>16”) water main design efforts including detailed design plan preparation, project prioritization, and advisory services for DWM.
• Support cost estimating and preparation of the Term Agreement Contracts for water main and LSLR construction.
• Coordinate with construction teams and address issues or conflicts.
• Support DWM with project prioritization through developing CIP candidates and provide subsequent project execution oversight.
• Perform quality control of design documents - reviewing plans, signing drawings, reviewing cost estimates and construction submittals/RFIs.
• Provide water main technical assistance and expertise to the other tasks within the program (e.g., Force Accounts) and DWM and their stakeholders (e.g., Construction Management, Operations, etc.).
• Attend and lead coordination meetings with the DWM and their Construction Management group, including client facing interaction.
• Career Development: Mentor and develop entry to mid-level water main design engineers.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineering license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/water resources engineering or a related discipline and 6+ years of water main design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 6+ years of progressive water main design experience including managing teams and projects.
• 2+ years of large diameter (>16”) water main design experience.
• Experience in working on municipal water utility projects.
• Experience in water quality and LSLR regulations and implementation programs.
• Knowledge and experience with all Illinois and City of Chicago regulations – namely IEPA, IDPH, Illinois Water/Sewer Standard Specifications, and City of Chicago Code Regulations.
• Proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• Professional Engineering license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/water resources engineering or a related discipline and 6+ years of water main design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 6+ years of progressive water main design experience including managing teams and projects.
• 2+ years of large diameter (>16”) water main design experience.
• Experience in working on municipal water utility projects.
• Experience in water quality and LSLR regulations and implementation programs.
• Knowledge and experience with all Illinois and City of Chicago regulations – namely IEPA, IDPH, Illinois Water/Sewer Standard Specifications, and City of Chicago Code Regulations.
• Proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in water main design and construction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.

Benefits

At AECOM, we 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.

Pay

USD 130000 - USD 190000 - yearly

Schedule

Hybrid