Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Civil Engineer (Hydraulics / Hydrology)
Design and analyze dams, mining sites, and water infrastructure using hydraulic modeling.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key responsibilities include designing regional mine sites, power plants, and dam facilities such as stockpiles, impoundments, and water dams. The engineer will generate conceptual layouts, perform calculations for channels, culverts, detention ponds, spillways, and access roads, and conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with HEC‑HMS and HEC‑RAS. Additional duties involve geotechnical evaluations, cost estimating, preparing technical proposals and permits, and collaborating with regional offices. • Design regional mine sites, power plants, and dam facilities (stockpiles, impoundments, tailings, water dams). • Create conceptual layouts and perform calculations for channels, culverts, detention ponds, spillways, rock drains, and access roads, incorporating erosion control and geosynthetics. • Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC‑HMS and HEC‑RAS. • Perform geotechnical evaluations and design analyses. • Develop quantity take‑offs, cost estimates, and alternative assessments. • Prepare technical proposals, reports, permit applications, and other project documents. • Design reservoirs and ponds with geosynthetic liners, leak detection systems, breach analyses, outlet works, and spillways. • Collaborate with regional offices on multidisciplinary projects. • Build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mine design
- ▸dam design
- ▸hec modeling
- ▸geotech eval
- ▸cost estimate
- ▸permit docs
What You Bring
The company is actively seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer for its Utah office, focusing on mining, dam, and power sector projects. The role offers opportunities to develop both technical and non‑technical skills while working alongside seasoned professionals. The engineer will support dams, mining, and surface‑water business lines, applying strong civil, hydrologic, and hydraulic expertise. Candidates must hold a BA/BS in Civil Engineering with at least four years of relevant experience and a valid U.S. driver’s license. Preferred qualifications include a Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within a year, willingness to travel, and proficiency in HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS (1D/2D), AutoCAD Civil3D, and ArcGIS. • BA/BS in Civil Engineering with at least 4 years of experience. • Valid U.S. driver’s license. • Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain within one year (preferred). • Ability to travel as required. • Proficiency in HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS (1D/2D), AutoCAD Civil3D, and ArcGIS.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸4 years
- ▸pe license
- ▸autocad
- ▸arcgis
- ▸hec‑hms
Benefits
Relocation and sponsorship are not available for this position, and compensation ranges from $75,000 to $110,000 annually on a hybrid work model in Murray, UT. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement plans, stock purchase programs, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities. The company emphasizes a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees can grow and make a tangible impact. • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • Paid time off, leave of absence options, and flexible work arrangements. • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. • Wellness resources, employee assistance program, and business travel insurance. • Professional development and award‑recognition programs.
Work Environment
Hybrid