Senior Engineer - Hydraulics & Drainage

About the role

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities team is recruiting a Senior Engineer - Hydraulics & Drainage in Madrid. The team provides assessment, concept, feasibility, preliminary and detailed design for a wide range of projects, including roadway and railway drainage, for private and public clients such as Local Authorities and major contractors. The role sits within the Europe Global Delivery Center (Poland/Spain).

Key responsibilities

• Work on detailed engineering assignments involving drainage calculations and design for roadway or railway drainage.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including culvert sizing, storm drain system design, cross-drainage structures and floodplain impacts at roadway/railway crossings.
• Lead conceptual and final design of drainage infrastructure such as culverts, storm drain systems, detention facilities, channels and erosion control measures integrated with roadway/railway profiles and grading plans.
• Check own work before submission and take part in quality control reviews of documentation from equally or less experienced staff.
• Support project managers with technical input, schedule management and quality assurance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and drafters.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Engineering or a related field.
• Proven track record of road or railway drainage design (8+ years).
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Experience with international regulations and standards (e.g. AASTHO, AWWA, Australian Codes, British Standards) and with North America or Australia experience are considered favorable.

Required skills

• Hydraulics and hydrology software such as Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis and/or StormCAD, HEC-RAS/HMS.
• Advanced CAD/BIM and Digital Engineering techniques, preferably Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team environment.