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Water
We create comprehensive delivery solutions for water, wastewater and wet weather systems, desalination, water resources, water reuse, tunneling, and community infrastructure through traditional and alternative delivery services such as program management and design-build.
Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Water / Wastewater Treatment Engineer for employment in the Austin, Texas office. AECOM is pleased to include you in a unique development opportunity, the Graduate Development Program (GDP). This program is designed to support your assimilation into the organization and assist with creating a foundation of knowledge for a successful career at AECOM. You will gain experience in your discipline through learning on the job and participate in development opportunities during the program, including access to AECOM's social media resources, group mentoring, and professional networking. The program also has learning activities that will be available to you, including webinars and on-line programs.
Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture, and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.
Under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer:
- Perform assignments requiring 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 supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
- Collect and analyze data, conduct feasibility studies, and prepare technical reports for municipal water/wastewater systems
- Work closely with engineers and CADD designers in the preparation of design reports, contract drawings and specifications for construction
- Perform hydraulic evaluations of complex water and wastewater systems
- Prepare environmental documentation for permitting or regulatory program compliance
- Conduct engineering services during construction for major water/wastewater facilities
- Attend client meetings and technical presentations
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental engineering with an emphasis in water/waste water or other related field required
- 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, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models)
- Commitment to long term employment in facility design engineering for water and wastewater treatment plants and residency in or near Austin, TX
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters of engineering degree from an ABET accredited University
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) preferred
