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About the Role

AECOM's Water Business Line is seeking a Senior Civil Design and Program Manager to lead its Civil Design Practice in Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, or Syracuse, NY, supporting projects across the Northeast US. This hybrid role requires extensive experience in municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater design, analysis, inspection, and management, particularly in urban settings, with a proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver successful projects.

Responsibilities

Lead complex design projects from planning through construction phases, including alternative delivery projects.
Lead multi-discipline project design teams locally and remotely.
Interface with clients and regulatory agencies, and present to existing or potential clients.
Experience in civil and stormwater design.
Design of pipe conveyance and coordination/understanding of modeling of collection systems.
Develop and review design and construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Oversee and prepare engineering reports and documentation.
Prepare engineering services proposals, fee estimates, and schedules.
Conduct field inspections and assessments for compliance.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
Stay current on industry trends and advancements.
Assess market trends and lead strategy for proposal development.
Provide construction administration support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil or Environmental engineering, or other related field.
10 years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer in the state of NY, or ability to obtain PE licensure within 1 year of employment.
Demonstrated experience developing engineering deliverables such as reports, drawings, and specifications.
Proven experience on stormwater, water, wastewater, or flood protection/resilience projects.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Must pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records Review.
15 years of extensive project experience in municipal water, wastewater and/or stormwater design, analysis, installation, inspection, and management in dense urban settings.
Excellent communication skills and ability to be client-facing.
Strong knowledge of water/wastewater/stormwater design codes, standards, and regulations.
Pipeline condition assessment and rehabilitation experience.
Experience with combined sewer overflow communities with planning, design and construction of combined sewer overflow infrastructure.
Coordination of projects with civil design and modeling teams.
Strong communication skills in coordinating with clients, sub-consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public.
Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
Self-starter and ability to take initiative.
Experienced technical writer.

Skills

Civil Design
Program Management
Municipal Water Design
Wastewater Design
Stormwater Design
Analysis
Inspection
Management
Team Leadership
Client Interaction
Regulatory Agency Interaction
Presentation Skills
Pipe Conveyance Design
Collection System Modeling
Cost Estimation
Engineering Reporting
Proposal Development
Field Inspections
Technical Guidance
Mentorship
Industry Trend Analysis
Market Trend Assessment
Construction Administration
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Technical Writing

Location

Buffalo, NY
Rochester, NY
Syracuse, NY
Northeast US

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
10 years of relevant experience
15 years of extensive project experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil or Environmental engineering, or other related field
Professional Engineer in the state of NY

Salary/Compensations

USD 130000 - USD 190000 - yearly

Benefits

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
Employee stock purchase plan

About the Company

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
We are a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, solving 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.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
We champion employee growth and career ambitions, offering opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects.
We provide cutting-edge technology and a network of experts.
Our award-winning training and development programs expand technical expertise and leadership skills.
We foster a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community.

Equal 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.