Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience senior

Exp. Years 6+ years

Education Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Category Cloud & Infrastructure

About this role

AECOM seeks a senior hydraulics engineer to support transportation infrastructure projects, focusing on drainage, hydrology, and hydraulic analyses to ensure project compliance and effective design.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as technical resource for hydraulics
Develop study and design procedures
Perform hydraulic calculations
Coordinate with agencies
Mentor junior engineers

Technical Overview

Role involves hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, Bentley Open Roads, HY-8, and supporting hydrologic/hydraulic studies within civil/mechanical engineering frameworks.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior civil or mechanical engineer with at least 6 years of experience in hydraulics and drainage projects. They possess expertise in hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, Bentley Open Roads, and HY-8, and have a strong understanding of project compliance and environmental standards.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelors Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering6 years related experienceProficient in HEC-RASProficient in Bentley Open RoadsProficient in HY-8Knowledge of NCDOT Hydraulic DeliverablesU.S. Citizenship

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with hydraulic studiesCost estimation experienceEnvironmental permitting

Tools & Platforms

Microsoft ExcelHydrologic and hydraulic analysis toolsHydraulic modeling software

Required Skills

HydraulicsDrainage designStormwater managementHydraulic modelingHydrologic and hydraulic analysesHydraulic engineerHydraulic structuresHydraulic project standardsHydraulics expertise

Hard Skills

HEC-RASHydrologic Engineering Center's River Analysis SystemBentley Open RoadsHY-8Hydraulic modelingHydraulicsDrainage designStormwater managementCost estimationHydrologic and hydraulic analysesProject compliance standardsCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Soft Skills

Technical advisoryTeam collaborationInterdisciplinary reviewTechnical report writingMentoringProblem-solvingCommunicationAttention to detail

Industry & Role

Industry Engineering / Infrastructure

Job Function Hydraulic engineering for transportation infrastructure projects

Keywords for Your Resume

HydraulicsDrainage designStormwater managementHydrologic and hydraulic analysesHydraulic modelingHydraulic engineerHydraulics disciplineHydraulic design calculationsHydraulic structuresHydraulic project standardsHydraulics and drainage projectsHydraulics expertiseHydraulics and drainageHydraulics and stormwaterHydraulics and hydrology

Deal Breakers

Lack of U.S. citizenship, Less than 6 years of relevant experience, No proficiency in HEC-RAS, Bentley Open Roads, or HY-8, No civil or mechanical engineering degree

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