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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a bright and highly motivated Project Engineer and Deputy Project Manager for employment in our Metro New York Water Business Line. This is a project-based engineering position to assist and support the Queens-Brooklyn Tunnel Engineering and Design Services project for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP). The Position will support project management activities including overseeing technical disciplines and subconsultants on all project phases including Design, Procurement, Construction and Close Out.

The Queens-Brooklyn Tunnel (QBT) project is a multi-faceted design project for the water shaft facilities along the QBT. For this project, two new deep water distribution shafts (Shafts 17B-1 and 18B-1) are currently being constructed to connect to the QBT at a depth of over 700 feet below ground. In addition, two new large subsurface buildings known as distribution chambers are being designed at the top of new shafts along with all electrical, mechanical, HVAC, instrumentation equipment, and large diameter pipelines (72”, 84”). Lastly, retrofits and upgrades to six existing deep water distribution shafts along the QBT will be designed and the full system of eight shafts and the QBT will be disinfected, commissioned and put into final service. This is a long-term assignment with design services through the year 2027 and construction through the year 2034. Execution of this project will result in the final completion of the full length of City Tunnel No. 3 project finally after more than 60 years.

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

• Collaboratively work with and oversee multi-discipline design team, subconsultants, and support staff in office and remotely.

• Develop detailed implementation schedules for design milestones and ensure compliance in meeting schedule deadlines.

• Oversee the preparation of and help in preparing project deliverables such as drawings, technical specifications, and other contract documents.

• Oversee the preparation of and help in preparing technical memoranda and workshop presentations,

• Ensure compliance with and coordinate quality assurance / quality control process.

• Facilitate project coordination meetings, prepare agendas and meetings minutes.

• Host and moderate meetings for design reviews, workshops, etc.

• Coordination and oversight of construction services including review of submittals, shop drawings, request for information review, etc.

• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.

• Assist with project management administration including invoicing, project management reporting, subconsultant contracting, change management, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering with an emphasis in water/wastewater.

• 4 years of experience on water/wastewater projects.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).

• Experience developing engineering deliverables such as engineering reports, design drawings, technical specifications, and other detailed engineering deliverables.

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineering License (PE), New Jersey or New York preferred.

• Experience working with NYCDEP highly preferred.

• Self-starter and ability to take initiative, proactive, problem-solving.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present ideas.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work with excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to collaborate and work with a diverse and progressive team.

• Ability to meet quality, schedule and budget expectations.

• Ability to multi-task and be flexible while meeting deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $130,000.00 - $155,000.00.

About AECOM

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 program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10107035

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid