Senior Civil Engineer

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AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, highly skilled and proficient Senior Civil Engineer for immediate employment in the Conshohocken, PA office in a full-time role. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment in both in-person and virtual (telework) settings. This position provides unlimited career growth potential while collaborating with a team comprised of a variety of technical staff and project managers in support of AECOM’s clients, including natural gas, electric utilities, solar and other renewables, and other focus areas.

This person will be part of AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team and use their civil engineering and design experience, leadership, and critical thinking skills to lead and manage other civil engineers and technical staff to support our clients and AECOM’s projects. The ideal candidate will need to thrive in a challenging environment, be flexible on schedule to meet project deadlines, meet billable hours and other company goals, and provide a broad range of civil engineering skills and quality control capabilities.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage a team of junior engineers to develop, prepare, and complete civil engineering plans, calculations, and other design elements to support permit applications in multiple states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia Ohio, and others in the mid-Atlantic area.
• Provide certified and licensed sign-off of plan drawings and permit applications at the licensed professional (Professional Engineer) and complete technical qualify reviews of the permit applications and plan drawings.
• Prepare and/or oversee permit application preparation for NPDES Stormwater for Construction; SWPPPs, Grading and Drainage Plans, Stormwater Management, infiltration testing and reporting, as-built drawings such as stormwater management plans.
• Attend agency meetings on behalf of AECOM and our clients.
• Perform field work for stormwater management facilities installation inspections, permit terminations, erosion and sediment control, infiltration testing and other field work.
• Perform quality assurance of civil engineering data and design components.
• Work with the EPP team on a variety of utility construction and environmental impact assessment projects, as the Civil Engineering technical lead and quality reviewer.
• Mentor and train junior civil engineering staff, resolve technical issues and assist with other staff with troubleshooting.
• Prepare and maintain internal and external project documentation, including quality control documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as cultural resources, ecologists, GIS staff, geologists, and other technical experts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree In Civil Engineering (or closely related field), plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania and/or other states.  
• In depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3-D, HEC-RAS, and other software.
• 6 years of Civil Engineering-related project work, civil site design, drainage, water resources, permit requirements, or other relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer license in other states such as NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV, OH.
• If not licensed in Pennsylvania, be able to obtain a P.E. license within 12-months of start date with AECOM.
• Experience working with electric utility, natural gas, and/or renewable energy clients.
• In depth experience with civil site design processes (grading, cut/fill analysis, drainage and stormwater management designs, erosion and sediment control, etc.).
• Utility permitting and design experience, technical writing capabilities, and working knowledge of state environmental regulations and requirements.
• Supervisory/staff management experience.
• Staff training or mentoring experience in a multidisciplinary civil engineering role.

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM 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. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You 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. 

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