Engineering Manager
AECOM · California
📍 Orange, CA, usvia smartrecruitersPosted 2026-09-09
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Join our team at AECOM as a Water/Wastewater Engineering Manager ! We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced engineer who is passionate about detailed design and project management. Based in our Orange, California office, this full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and development.
As the Water/Wastewater Engineering Manager , you will have the chance to expand your expertise and take on greater responsibilities within our well-established design team. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in design, team management, proposal writing, business development, and client liaison. Your enthusiasm and experience will be instrumental in enhancing and growing our design team.
At AECOM, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. This unique role blends project execution with team management functions and is ideal for individuals seeking increased responsibilities in their career. You will have the opportunity to shape projects from start to finish while also leading and mentoring a talented team of professionals.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Supervise mid to junior level engineers on multi-disciplinary projects
Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
Lead technical design staff for projects including:
Water conveyance/pipelines,
Potable water treatment,
Wastewater treatment,
Water storage (steel/concrete tanks, dams)
Civil site improvements (drainage, grading),
Pumping stations (potable water, wastewater, stormwater), and
Conceptual studies
Client liaison and relationship management
Prepare documentation related to current or prospective projects, including correspondence, reports, proposals, and technical specifications
Communicate and work with other project team members in Orange, Los Angeles, and other regional offices to provide quality service to clients on projects of varying scope and complexity
Liaise with and assist other departments and offices in the provision of design services to other clients, as applicable
Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines
Substantial experience in detailed design with 8+years of engineering design and project management in a consulting engineering environment delivering water/wastewater projects
P.E. License
Substantial experience in detailed design with 10+ years of engineering design and project management in a consulting engineering environment delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Master’s Degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineering License in California
Experience in Municipal Infrastructure design (water mains, sewers, etc.) is an asset
Familiarity with AutoCAD
Familiarity with software for modeling water transmission/distribution systems
Experience with open channel and closed pipe hydraulic calculations, modelling and design
Experience with coaching and guiding less experienced engineers in delivery of design assignments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as team building, strong interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills
Proven ability to write winning proposals and obtain new work
Occasional site travel as needed.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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.
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