Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

About the role

Lead and contribute to water, wastewater, and water resources projects in Buffalo and throughout 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on water, wastewater, or water resources plus six years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Eight or more years of experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent engineering decisions and lead project components.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong technical foundation in civil, water, wastewater, or water resources engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, client-focused mindset.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Pay

USD 115000 - USD 140000 - yearly

Schedule

Hybrid Work Model