Principal Water Resources Engineer

AECOM
Seattle
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 150,000 - 220,000 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Mentorship","Client relationship management","Project management discipline","Proposal development"]

Lead water resources projects across the Pacific Northwest, spanning stream and river restoration, fish passage design, floodplain management, coastal resiliency, and stormwater planning. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while managing projects from planning and modeling through detailed design and construction supervision. Drive growth by identifying opportunities, supporting proposal development, coordinating client presentations, and strengthening relationships with public-sector, transportation, municipal, environmental, and infrastructure clients.

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Principal Water Resources Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead water resources projects across the Pacific Northwest, spanning stream and river restoration, fish passage design, floodplain management, coastal resiliency, and stormwater planning. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while managing projects from planning and modeling through detailed design and construction supervision. Drive growth by identifying opportunities, supporting proposal development, coordinating client presentations, and strengthening relationships with public-sector, transportation, municipal, environmental, and infrastructure clients.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead complex water resources projects, from planning and modeling through detailed design and construction supervision.
  • •Identify and pursue new business opportunities; coordinate and participate in client presentations; promote AECOM’s capabilities to win and grow a project portfolio.
  • •Evaluate project opportunities, support consultant selection, and contribute to capture strategies and go/no-go decisions for proposals.
  • •Coordinate contract negotiations and draft complex professional service agreements and addenda with review by senior management.
  • •Direct project teams and monitor subcontractor compliance; develop project scope, work plan, schedule, and budget; mentor and help grow local staff.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 220,000 annually
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience (or demonstrated equivalency).
  • •Professional Engineer in Oregon and/or Washington (or ability to obtain PE license within 6 months of hire).
  • •Proven experience delivering water resources engineering work from planning through modeling, detailed design, and construction supervision.
  • •Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with technical credibility and to contribute to business development through client relationships and proposal wins.
  • •Strong proficiency with water resources modeling and tools, including hydrologic/hydraulic concepts and experience using digital platforms (e.g., AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microstation, ArcGIS).
Experience:10+ yearsWater resourcesHydrology/hydraulicsStream and river restorationFloodplain managementStormwater
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Skills:Technical leadershipMentorshipClient relationship managementProject management disciplineProposal development
Licenses:Professional Engineer (Oregon and/or Washington)
Certifications:WSDOT Fish Passage and Stream Restoration TrainingCertified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADCivil 3DMicrostationArcGISSRH-2D/SMSHEC-HMSHEC-RASHydroCADSWMMPython

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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