Candidate Engineer - Stormwater at AECOM

Job Description

• As a Stormwater Candidate Engineer in our Water Resources team, you will provide technical and specialist analysis and design support in the area of stormwater drainage, hydrology and flood management for a wide range of infrastructure projects including road, rail and urban development in Africa and around the world.

Here is what you will do:

• Hydrological analysis of storm rainfall
• Hydrological and hydraulic analysis of catchment runoff and watercourses
• Hydraulic modelling and design of stormwater reticulation systems, culverts, scour protection and other flood control structures
• Sustainable urban drainage system design
• Preparation of project specifications, bill of quantities and tender documentation
• Stormwater master planning and flood risk assessments

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 0-4 years experience in a similar role - essential
• Experience in hydrological studies, hydraulic analysis and design of stormwater drainage infrastructure such as culverts and bridges - advantageous
• Experience in the design of stormwater reticulation systems, culverts, scour protection, flood control structures, and runoff treatment and management devices – advantageous
• Knowledge of detailed road drainage design and multi-disciplinary interfaces - advantageous;
• Experience in the use of drainage analysis and associated design software technology applications (e.g. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, PCSWMM, Autocad, Civil 3D, GIS etc.) - highly advantageous
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW)
• Strong knowledge of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in stormwater engineering or related field