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AECOM Civil Engineer– Junior Water Resources Engineer in Denver, Colorado
Company Description
How will you make your mark?
At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. AECOM is one of the nation's leading engineering firms with opportunities to work with a wide variety of clients on planning, engineering, and design projects. As ENR’s number 1 overall water design firm and number 1 firm in Dams for four years running, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.
With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects in the Pacific States, across the nation, and worldwide. Discover your #H2Opportunity
Job Description
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated water resources engineer to support mine tailings storage facility and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis as part of the Mining group in Denver Colorado.
Job Summary/Responsibilities
Performs specific portions of broader projects under the supervision of an experienced engineer
Work with existing and potential clients to provide long-term stormwater management solutions for mine waste facilities
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage/civil design
Prepare detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references
Assist with the development of civil reports, drawings and specifications
Prepare reservoir and pond designs including geosynthetic lining, leak detection/collection systems, breach analysis, outlet works, and spillways
Design channels and energy dissipation structures that include concrete, riprap, articulated concrete block, fabric-formed concrete, and baffle blocks for erosion control
Coordinate with OSE, EPA, and other agencies for permit preparation
Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings including grading, drainage and roadway plans, profiles, details, and sections
Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule
Generally, perform work in Denver office minimum 3 days a week
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
EIT Certification
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
MS Civil Engineering with Hydrology/Hydraulics emphasis
4+ years or more of relevant experience
MSHA Miner training
Basic knowledge of industry software programs (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D)
Field/Construction experience; tailings or dams experience a plus
Experience in stormwater evaluation and design (e.g., hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, stormwater management design), construction monitoring and operations
Experience with frequency storm and probable maximum precipitation hydrologic analyses
Experience with hydraulic analyses and design of channels, culverts, bridges, flow measurement, and flood mapping
Familiarity with design reports, drawings and specifications
Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
Exhibit initiative, responsibility and flexibility
Resourceful, highly organized, professional and detail oriented
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Effective time-management and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Regular project site travel required (up to 30%)
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $70,000.00 - $95,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have 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.
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.
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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10110006
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: On-Site