AECOM

Senior Civil-Climate Resilience Engineer

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Job Description

Work with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM is a leader in water resources and climate resilience services. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Civil / Climate Resilience Engineer to join our growing team in our Philadelphia, PA or Conshohocken, PA office and support climate resilience and other infrastructure projects in the Northeast and around the globe. We are looking for a technical expert with strong design and resilience strategy development skills to work with our multidiscipline teams and develop approaches to address issues related to natural disasters, climate change, and stormwater management.This position will focus on climate adaptation and resilience projects for local, state, and federal government and other public sector clients. The selected candidate will collaborate with some of AECOM’s foremost experts in resiliency, modeling, and design and will have an opportunity to mentor staff engineers and work with technical leaders on large scale planning and design projects.The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Coordinating with our multidiscipline teams consisting of planners, scientists, and engineers on projects that include coastal studies, hydrology and hydraulics, flood risk management, coastal restoration, and design. Leading resilience strategy development and concept, preliminary, and final design of nature-based solutions and hardscape features to provide flood control. Coordinating state and federal agencies to gain consensus and approvals for work in jurisdictional areas and on designated facilities. Civil engineering capabilities associated with the civil design for resilience projects. Coordinating with technical disciplines including geotechnical, structural, civil, and environmental among others. Managing schedule and budget. Mentoring and training junior level staff. Coordinating with clients and internal staff to identify critical planning issues. Writing technical reports and memoranda. Preparing and delivering presentations. Assisting with business development opportunities and continued growth of AECOM’s water resources and resilience services. QualificationsMinimum Requirements:BS/BA in Civil, Environmental, Coastal Engineering or related field +6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Professional Engineer (PE) License. Experience with coastal infrastructure design/projects. Experience with climate change risk/resilience subject matter and applying it in projects. Experience with Philadelphia Metro Area climate resilience projects. Experience working with clients in providing resilience services, particularly in water, transportation, energy, and transportation areas. Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree Civil, Environmental, Coastal Engineering or in a related field. 8+ years of experience developing design plans and climate change resilience strategies. General understanding of H&H modeling and coastal flood risk models, including ADCIRC, SWAN, SWMM, and HEC-RAS. Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically. Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client and agency presentations and written report preparation. Ability to work with a team consisting of several technical disciplines. Ability to monitor budget and schedule for all tasks. Experience developing and reviewing proposals. Additional InformationSponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Relocation is not available for this position. About AECOMAECOM 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, 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.AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.What Makes AECOM a Great Place To WorkYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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