Water Utilities Design Lead | Water Supply & Wastewater Full-time Legal Entity: Work Location Model: Hybrid 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. 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 52,000 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. Would you like to contribute to water engineering projects that improve quality of life and strengthen infrastructure resilience? We are seeking a Water Utilities Design Lead with a strong background in Water Utilities (water supply and wastewater systems) , bringing extensive experience in design and engineering calculations, together with a proven progression into technical coordination, QA/QC, review and project delivery responsibilities.

In this role, you will serve as the technical focal point for the discipline, interacting frequently with clients and internal and external stakeholders while ensuring the highest standards of quality and technical performance. Act as the discipline's technical authority and primary client interface, building trusted relationships, aligning expectations, anticipating project needs,



and defending design criteria and engineering decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Lead the technical coordination of the discipline across multiple projects, ensuring consistency of approaches, priorities and deliverables.

Apply QA/QC processes by reviewing and validating calculations, hydraulic models, drawings and technical specifications to ensure accuracy, consistency and technical excellence. Manage discipline scope, schedules, risks and resources, planning and allocating engineering teams effectively to meet project commitments. Participate in flood risk and flood modelling studies for urban developments, highway and railway infrastructure projects when required by project scope.

Opportunity to work on impactful, internationally significant water infrastructure projects. Hybrid working model and flexibility in line with local practices. Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Fluent

English and Spanish, both written and spoken. Minimum of 15years of experience in Water Utilities projects, including several yearsleading technical disciplines. International project experience, particularly across the UK, Europe and/or the Middle East.





Familiarity with BIM environments and multidisciplinary model coordination. 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. 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, adaptable 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. 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.

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.

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