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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated project civil/water resources engineer to support mine tailings storage facility and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis as part of the Mining group in Denver Colorado in the planning, analysis and design phases of projects.

Job Summary/ Responsibilities:

• Provides project leadership in the areas of design, investigation, analysis, and construction of water management systems for Mine Waste (Tailings) Storage Facilities and multi-disciplinary mining projects
• Provide directions to and mentoring to other technical staff and serve as technical advisor and reviewer for the project team.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others.
• Performs independent technical reviews of engineering reports and design and signs off on work including quality control review of design calculations, 3D models and drawings.
• Prepares technical specification sections.
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
• Develop reports in Microsoft Word to communicate the technical results of these calculations or design packages, including summaries, figures, tables, methodologies, and explanations.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Provides engineering guidance and oversight to staff level engineers and designers.

Min Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 yrs of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.
• PE Certification
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• PE in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, or ability to acquire a PE in these states
• Master’s OR PhD in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• 8+ years or more of relevant experience
• MSHA Miner training
• Demonstrated progressive experience in stormwater evaluation and design (e.g., hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, stormwater management design), construction monitoring and operations
• Progressive project experience including task leadership on design and design-bid-build projects.
• Knowledge of standard hydrologic and hydraulic software programs (e.g., HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS) and evaluations.

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
• Relocation is not provided for this role.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international locations for projects.

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. 

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