water resources engineer Seattle, WA
Job description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Water Resources Planning Engineer to be based in Seattle, WA.
This position is expected to begin in August 2023.
- Preparation, planning, and analysis/review of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and climate resiliency technical studies
- Water supply resiliency planning studies and projects
- Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Investigation Studies and Reports
- Safe yield analyses and water withdrawal permitting support
- EIS and NEPA documents, and similar reports/document
- Stakeholder engagement and public involvement for water resources engineering projects
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of relevant water resources related experience
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam
- Proven experience in hydrologic and hydraulic and climate resiliency analysis
- Experience and familiarity with design and modeling software (e.g. ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-ResSim, Riverware)
- Excellent report writing and ability to clearly present complex technical information visually and orally to a wide audience
- Ability to coordinate, liaise, and engage with clients and key stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively and iteratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving and research skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship is available for this position.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (Seattle only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $64,000 - $110,000.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
