Transportation Drainage Engineer
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About the role
AECOM is 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 directly support an exciting Progressive Design Build project involving the I84 & US 89 interchange—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.
Responsibilities
- Design and analysis of drainage systems for highways, roads, and other transportation infrastructure projects
- Be 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
Requirements
- BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Professional Engineer (preferred)
- 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
- Familiarity with MS Office software (Excel, Word, Project)
- Experience designing highway/roadway systems in CO, AZ, or UT
- Previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E)
- Experience with Business Development/Client Relations
- Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary) and plan set production design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, Open Roads)
Benefits
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, and disability benefits
- Paid time off, leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options and well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
Pay
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, and experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100,000 to $135,000 yearly.
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