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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n AECOM is seeking a creative and highly talented engineer and project manager to lead and manage a variety of water resources, stormwater, and natural resources engineering, planning, and design projects in our Raleigh, NC or Wilmington, NC offices. The ideal candidate will have experience with municipal, state, and federal stormwater programs and stormwater and water resources planning, design, and implementation. In this role, the successful candidate will manage and provide technical leadership for a variety of civil, water resources, and stormwater engineering projects in support of AECOM’s federal, state, municipal, and private clients. Experience successfully leading and managing projects of a highly technical nature will be essential to serve effectively in this role. In addition, the candidate will serve a key role in mentoring and developing mid- and junior-level staff.\nKey Responsibilities:\nServe as a project and technical manager for stormwater planning, design, and implementation projects.\nLead preparation of project proposals and agreements.\nLead multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of design and construction drawings and documents (including opinions of probable construction cost) for stormwater infrastructure projects (including green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions).\nProvide technical direction, oversight, and review of project deliverables including performing technical quality review in accordance with AECOM quality standards.\nPrepare, review, and seal design documents as a licensed professional engineer in North Carolina.\nProvide bid and construction phase services for a variety of clients.\nOrganize and lead routine project communications with clients including in-person and virtual meetings.\nMaintain existing client relationships and contracts through successful project delivery.\nDevelop new client relationships and lead business development efforts in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.\nPlay a key role in the development of statements of qualifications (SOQs) and proposals in response to requests for qualification (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs).\nAttend and facilitate client meetings and coordinate with regulatory agencies.\nCoordinate with and provide direction to AECOM project team members and subcontractors (when used).\nParticipate in local and regional water resources organizations, as appropriate, on behalf of AECOM, including attending and presenting at technical conferences.\nSome local travel will be required in North Carolina; occasional travel outside of local area may be required.\n Minimum Qualifications:\nBA/BS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field +6 years of demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.\nProfessional engineering license in the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of start date.\nValid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.\nDue to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n8+ years of progressive engineering experience in the public and/or private sector.\n2+ years of experience working in the capacity of a project manager.\n2+ years of experience leading and developing teams.\nExperience and confidence to work independently to produce high quality deliverables on time and within budget.\nExperience developing design/construction plans and specifications.\nExperience with business development and client relationship management.\nAbility to obtain AECOM Project Manager certification within 12 months of start date, \nProfessional engineering license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months of start date.\nExperience interacting appropriately with regulatory personnel and clients for routine tasks.\nStormwater infrastructure planning, design, and implementation experience.\nGreen stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions experience.\nWatershed modeling, planning, and management experience including stormwater master planning.\nEcological restoration experience including stream, floodplain, and wetland restoration.\nCoastal planning, design, and implementation experience.\nExperience with hydraulic analysis, drainage and grading design, specification writing, and preparing design documents and reports.\nProficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and/or other drafting software.\nNPDES/TMDL/water quality experience.\nFEMA LOMA/LOMR/CLOMR experience.\nNPDES MS4 permit compliance experience.\n404/401 permitting experience.\nPre- and post-construction permitting experience.\nExperience in federal, state, and private funding including loan and grant programs.\nNorth Carolina Dam Safety Program experience.\nFamiliarity with ISW and MS4 permitting requirements.\n Relocation is not available for this position.\nSponsorship is not available for this position. \nAbout AECOM\nAECOM 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.\nAECOM 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.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou 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.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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