Engineering Manager (Surface Water)

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AECOM is hiring an Engineering Manager (Surface Water) to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for our water resources practice in Sacramento, California. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams delivering complex surface-water projects, including dams and reservoirs, levees and canals, flood risk reduction and resilience initiatives, watershed and river restoration, and major conveyance and tunnel systems. You’ll shape project direction, mentor emerging talent, strengthen client relationships, and help drive the long-term growth of our Surface Water group.

This role is intended for a senior leader with the capability and ambition to grow into broader operational and business leadership responsibilities, including potential future department leadership with P&L accountability, as the Surface Water practice continues to expand across our Pacific West Division.

Due to our success in winning work and #1 ENR Water business line rating, a career here will continually offer opportunities to work on exciting projects while having opportunities to grow your career.

Business Development

• Lead strategic business development initiatives, including client relationship management, pursuit planning, and proposal oversight to secure new projects and expand market share.
• Contribute to annual business planning, revenue forecasting, backlog management, and staffing strategies to support sustainable growth of the Surface Water practice.
• Identify and cultivate long-term partnerships with key clients, industry stakeholders, and teaming partners to position the firm for future growth.
• Develop market intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and guide strategic positioning in targeted sectors.

People Management

• Mentor, coach, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and accountability.
• Oversee resource planning and workload management across multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal staffing and project delivery.
• Drive talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning efforts to build organizational capacity and maintain competitive advantage.

Technical Excellence

• ​Providing technical support to water infrastructure projects including design, analysis, inspection, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Leading teams for the development of plans, specifications, and construction estimates.
• Lead technical design teams for analysis of Water resources infrastructure (dams, reservoirs, levees, canals, tunnels, pipelines, flood protection systems, and conveyance facilities) projects.
• Preparation of technical reports, memos, and engineering design and construction related documents.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• California Professional Engineer’s (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of civil engineering experience related to water resource projects
• 5+ years managing other civil engineers
• Master’s degree in civil engineering
• Experience with Reclamation, DWR, USACE or other west coast water agencies and projects

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role

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. 

AECOM 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. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You 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. 

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.