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Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced Transportation Drainage Discipline Lead to be based in Los Angeles, California for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.
JOB INFORMATION:
This position requires local travel, and ability to attend meetings at the project office in San Fernando Valley, CA a minimum of 3-5 days a week for the design phase of the project. While the position is primarily for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, AECOM has an impressive backlog of significant transportation projects in the Greater Los Angeles area and transit/rail projects across West Region and provides exceptional opportunity for professional growth.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leading the drainage engineering discipline and being the primary interface between various disciplines leads and supervise all aspects of drainage and hydrology on large scale roadway, transit, and multi-modal projects for public transportation clients.
Assisting in preparation of proposals for marketing pursuits, preparing fee proposals for drainage scope of work
Demonstration of design expertise, mentoring and leading a technical team of engineers and designers in preparation of plans and reports.
Management of all phases of projects (from beginning to close out) including but not limited to
Overseeing drainage team’s technical deliverables and meeting project schedules from design through construction, as necessary.
Supervise the production of project plans and reports.
Promote technical excellence on projects, ensuring that QA/QC checks are performed in accordance with discipline policy and procedures.
Ensure that discipline design work is coordinated with project staff and engineers from other disciplines by maintaining clear and frequent communications.
Establish budgets, ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervise the execution of work.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
California PE license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
12+ years of total experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
10+ years of previous design experience in transportation drainage, stormwater hydrology and hydraulics engineering design with experience in preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), and Construction Administration
Experience with various project delivery mechanics – design-build/progressive design-build preferred.
Knowledge of City of Los Angeles, and County of Los Angeles drainage standards and practices, procedures, and approvals
Experience managing multidisciplinary project with subconsultants
Experience designing highway/roadway systems, rail, and transit drainage systems
Experience with design software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Los Angeles County HydroCalc, WSPGW, and USACE HEC software.
Experience with Business Development/Client Relations
Experience with managing people at various experience levels and direct resources effectively as needed
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the Organization
Good communication skills and ability to manage and mentor staff, and help with their career development.
Additional Information
Travel is required for this position
Sponsorship is available for this position
Relocation may be available for this position
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $106,800.34 – $197,580.63.
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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About AECOM
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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.