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Engineering Technical Director - Conveyance Systems

at AECOM

📍 Chelmsford, MA Hybrid Posted March 19, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Bachelor's in civil, mechanical, or related engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

AECOM seeks an experienced Engineering Technical Director to lead large diameter pipeline projects in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The role involves project management, design, analysis, and regulatory compliance in urban settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead pipeline projects from conception to completion
  • Collaborate with clients and project managers
  • Develop design and construction plans
  • Conduct field inspections
  • Mentor junior engineers

Technical Overview

The role covers pipeline design, analysis, installation, inspection, leak detection, and project oversight for water infrastructure projects, requiring expertise in civil engineering standards and environmental regulations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior civil or environmental engineer with at least 8 years of experience in large diameter water, wastewater, or stormwater pipeline projects. They possess a PE license, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in project delivery and regulatory compliance.

Must-Have Skills

BA/BS in civilmechanicalor related engineering8+ years of related experienceProfessional Engineer licenseExperience in large diameter conveyance pipelinesDesign and analysis of water/wastewater/stormwater pipelines

Nice-to-Have Skills

Urban infrastructure experienceLeak detection techniquesConstruction managementIndustry trend assessmentProfessional organization participation

Tools & Platforms

AutoCADCivil 3DMS OfficeProject management software

Required Skills

pipeline designwater distributionwastewater collectionstormwater treatmentleak detectionproject managementcivil engineerprofessional engineerlarge diameter pipelineswater infrastructureurban pipelines

Hard Skills

Large diameter pipelinesWater distributionWastewater collectionStormwater treatmentPipeline designPipeline analysisPipeline installationPipeline inspectionLeak detectionProject managementDesign standardsRegulations complianceTechnical report writingField inspectionsMentorshipCost estimation

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam managementCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityClient interactionStrategic thinking

Certifications

Required

Professional Engineer

Industry & Role

Industry Water Infrastructure
Job Function Lead and manage large diameter conveyance pipeline projects in water infrastructure
Role Subtype Civil Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

pipeline designwater distributionwastewater collectionstormwater treatmentleak detectionpipeline analysisproject managementregulations compliancetechnical report writingfield inspectionsmentorshipcivil engineerprofessional engineerlarge diameter pipelineswater infrastructureurban pipelines

Deal Breakers

Lack of PE license, Less than 8 years of experience, No experience with large diameter pipelines, Inability to work in Chelmsford, MA

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