Transportation Drainage Lead
- Pay
- $120,000 – $155,000 per year
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transportation Drainage Lead to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. In this critical role, you will lead the planning, design, and implementation of drainage systems for various transportation infrastructure projects.
- Oversee the design and analysis of drainage systems for highways, roads, and other transportation infrastructure projects
- Lead a team of engineers and technicians in developing innovative and cost-effective drainage solutions
- Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic analyses using advanced modeling software
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to stormwater management and flood control
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental specialists and geotechnical engineers
- Prepare and review technical reports, design calculations, and construction documents
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff
- Represent the organization in client meetings and public presentation
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in transportation drainage
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Experience with design software including MicroStation and OpenRoads
- Familiar with MS Office software (Excel, Word, Project)
- Experience designing highway/roadway systems in CO, AZ or UT.
- Previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
- Experience with Business Development/Client Relations
- Work within hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary), and plan set production design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, Open Roads)
Additional Information
- This position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About the Company
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact.
Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
From AECOM's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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