Requisition/Vacancy No.    32499BR
Position Title    Water Resources Engineer
Job Category    ENGINEERING - ENVIRONMENTAL / SCIENTISTS
AECOM Business Line    Environment
Office Region    USA - Midwest
Office Location    US - Chicago, IL
Job Description   
Overview

We are united by a common purpose—to enhance and sustain the world’s built natural and social environments. In pursuit of this goal, we search for the most powerful ideas in the interactions among multiple disciplines, and we respect the diverse contributions and cultures of individual employees.

With 41,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

AECOM understands the value of our natural environment and the need to minimize impacts from society and industry.  As one of the world?s leading global consultancies, our 5000 talented professionals have a long history of providing environmental solutions for clients around the world.

Requirements:

r      Perform conceptual and engineering design of drainage, conveyance and BMPs.

r      In-depth knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling using SWMM, QUAL2E, SWMM, WASP, HSPF, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, LSPC, and GIS.

r      Understand CWA rules and requirements for compliance and permitting.

r      Familiar with water quality issues including the Clean Water Act, TMDL, NPDES, Stormwater regulations, point and non-point contamination sourcing and watershed planning.

r      Good oral and written communication, Math, Science and Project Management skills.

 
Duties:

r      Demonstrate technical leadership in watershed and water quality studies.

r      Assist PM in leading the day-to-day technical work including data collection, analysis, and modeling.

r      Responsible for project communication with PM.

r      Formulate technical approaches for watershed modeling and TMDL development and identify data needs.

r      Develop comprehensive watershed, hydrodynamic, and water quality models, including data analysis and GIS mapping.

r      Prepare technical reports and assist PM with preparation of proposals and marketing papers  including making presentations to clients and public.

r      Capable of coordinating project activities with clients.

r      Complete projects on-time and within budgets.

r      Work efficiently within a team environment.

Education and Credentials

r      BS required w concentration in Water resources/hydrology/hydraulics/water quality.

r      MS in Water Resources preferred.

r      EIT Preferred

 

Benefits
AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package.  AECOM is much more than just a place to work.  It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide.  It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people.  It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow.  Come grow with us!  AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.