Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Engineer to join our growing resilience and climate adaptation team in our New York City, New York or Bloomfield, New Jersey locations. We are looking for a professional with strong design and project management skills to work with our multidisciplinary teams on resilient and climate adaptation infrastructure projects for local, state, and federal government and other public sector clients. In this role, your work will have a tangible, positive impact in the communities in which we work and live.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Lead technical engineering planning, risk analysis, and design work, primary focused on extreme weather adaptation, coastal flood risk reduction, sea level rise, stormwater management, and green infrastructure, including both nature-based and hard infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate with technical disciplines including civil; landscape architecture; hydrologic, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic modeling; geotechnical; structural; transportation; and ecological and environmental science.
• Manage distinct project tasks under the direction of Senior Project Managers.
• Write technical reports/memorandums.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and project stakeholders to gain consensus and approvals for project implementation.
• Field work for site reconnaissance.
• Support senior staff on technical proposals.
• Face-to-face interaction with clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in concept, preliminary, and final design development and analysis.
• PE in NY or NJ or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil, Water Resources, Coastal Engineering or similar.
• Experience with resilient design/climate adaptation strategy development, risk assessments, and/or water resources infrastructure projects.
• Experience with or oversight of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling using various software programs such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, etc.
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated proficiency AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing construction documents, including drawings, specifications, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Strong analytical, computation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this role.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.