AECOM has a position available for a Hydraulic Engineer to join our Transportation Business Line supporting large multi-year projects located in Franklin. TN.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Prepares and reviews working drawings, drainage plans, cost estimates, drainage studies and technical reports.
- Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures with a focus on highway drainage design and hydraulics.
- Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests. Design and analysis of drainage design, hydraulic structures and erosion control.
- Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.
- Identifies discrepancies in results.
- Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
- Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
- Assists in the preparation of environmental impact assessments and mitigation plans for highway projects.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of civil engineering elements with other aspects of project design.
- Utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) software to create and modify engineering drawings and plans.
- Participates in site visits and field inspections to gather data and assess existing conditions.
- Contributes to the development of project specifications and contract documents.
- Assists in the coordination with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 plus years experience in drainage/hydraulics.
- Experienced in concentration calculations, delineating drainage areas and analyzing/designing storm networks.
- Experience in Transportation.
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
- Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
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