Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

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AECOM is actively seeking an Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer in the Greater Hartford area to join the AECOM Water team in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

The initial assignment will be fieldwork on a construction site in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

This position is expected to begin in May 2024.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
• Prepare design drawings, plans, sections, details, and profiles/sections within the Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD MEP.
• Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Water/Wastewater treatment evaluation and design.
• Pump station evaluation and design.
• Water distribution system hydraulic modeling, analysis, and design.
• Sewer collection system evaluation and design.
• Stormwater modeling, analysis, and design.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License is required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites.
• As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).
• GIS and CAD skills.
• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software.
• Basic knowledge of industry-standard computer software for the position. (examples include software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling).
• Detail-oriented while still able to understand/comply with the big picture/goals of a project.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong logic and writing skills.
• Documents time and effort accurately.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible – can adapt to shifting priorities/work schedules.
• Able to work independently.
• Self-learner.
• Can take direction from others and in turn can guide others.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• The selected candidate must be available to work in Rocky Hill, CT on a scheduled basis.
• Offered rate of compensation (Connecticut locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $72,000/yr.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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