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Water/Wastewater-Sr. Conveyance Technical Leader
Water/Wastewater-Sr. Conveyance Technical Leader-January 2024
Raleigh
Jan 12, 2026
About Water/Wastewater-Sr. Conveyance Technical Leader

  Company Description

  At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

  We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

  Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

  Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

  We will give you 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.

  We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

  We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

  When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

  Job Description

  The Water Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Water/Wastewater Conveyance Technical Leader/Senior Project Manager, who will also serve as a Client Services Manager, with a focus in water/wastewater infrastructure design, with in-depth design engineering experience in municipal public right-of-way conveyance and pumping systems, for immediate employment in our Charlotte and Raleigh, NC offices. This practice leadership role within AECOM offers an exciting opportunity to focus on a mix of client business growth, technical leadership in municipal conveyance design, project delivery leadership and mentoring of developing engineering staff by leveraging top notch regional and national water/wastewater engineering expertise and capabilities to expand AECOM’s Raleigh area business.

  The appropriately qualified applicant will be a seller/doer and have the opportunity to manage and work with an established team of professional engineers on a variety of water, wastewater, and storm water design projects including collection and distribution pipelines, pumping stations, water/wastewater treatment facilities, and storage systems. The applicant will have the opportunity to provide engineering leadership on a mix of municipal, state and Federal Dept. of Defense facility projects.

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  Collaborate with regional and national AECOM experts in the Water Business Line and across business lines to bring cutting edge solutions and teams to our clients and to seek new municipal business opportunities with existing clients.

  Work with senior technical staff and marketing staff to deliver winning proposals.

  Serve as Client Services Manager for select clients.

  Conduct planning and staff meetings.

  Oversee the successful delivery of technical work.

  Serve as Seller/Doer, Project Manager, and technical lead for the planning, design, permitting and construction of water/wastewater conveyance and pumping projects, including new construction, rehabilitation/renewal, and public right-of-way utility relocation.

  Oversee project elements including reports, hydraulic models, calculations, drawings, construction plans and specifications, permitting packages, and construction phase engineering services.

  Perform project management activities including coordination with clients, sub-consultants, regulatory agencies; scope, schedule, and budget development; project team coordination; interdisciplinary coordination; budget and schedule tracking; invoicing; and payment of subconsultants and contractors.

  Supervise and mentor junior staff and provide professional growth opportunities for team members – with a focus on water/wastewater conveyance.

  Demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to successfully direct multi-disciplinary teams.

  Qualifications

  Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 10 years of experience.

  Must be a licensed Professional Engineer.

  10 years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience including the planning, design, and construction of municipal water/wastewater conveyance and pumping projects, including new construction in public right-of-way, condition assessment and rehabilitation/renewal, and public right-of-way utility relocation.

  Demonstrated project management fundamentals and a proven track record of providing technical leadership to successfully deliver water and wastewater projects.

  Experience supervising other engineering professionals, and strong staff development, mentoring and management skills.

  Must have a proven track record of leading technical engineering and successfully delivering water and wastewater projects, resulting in securing additional projects from clients.

  Valid U.S. Driver’s License and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

  Position requires occasional business travel of one to three days per month

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in NC or have ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within 6 months of employment.

  15+ years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience including the planning, design, and construction of municipal water/wastewater conveyance and pumping projects, including new construction in public right-of-way, rehabilitation/renewal, and public right-of-way utility relocation.

  Experience in preparation of engineering proposals for submission to clients, and in business development.

  Experience in managing and/or delivering projects by “alternative delivery” approaches including design/build, progressive design/build, and construction management at risk.

  Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with diverse audience groups including clients, the public, regulatory staff, subconsultants, and internal technical staff.

  Additional Information

  All of your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

  This position does not offer sponsorship.

  This position does provide relocation assistance.

  Offered rate of compensation for North Carolina locations only, will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000.

  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.

  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.

  ReqID: J10087671

  Business Line: Water

  Business Group: DCS

  Strategic Business Unit: East

  Career Area: Engineering

  Work Location Model: Hybrid

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