Hydraulic Design Manager | Water Utilities

• High-impact projects with international reach in the water sector.

• Demanding, collaborative professional environment focused on technical excellence.

• Hybrid work model (subject to local policy) and flexibility.

• Professional development plan and continuous training.

• Competitive benefits package.

Would you like to contribute to water engineering projects that improve quality of life and strengthen infrastructure resilience? At AECOM, we collaborate with public and private clients to design high-impact technical solutions in water supply, sanitation, and related assets, integrating technical excellence, rigor, and consistency in deliverables.

We are looking to hire a Discipline Coordinator focused on Water Utilities (supply and sanitation), with a solid track record in design and calculation, evolving toward technical coordination, QA/QC, review, and delivery roles. You will have frequent interaction with clients and internal/external stakeholders, acting as the technical reference for the discipline. The position reports to the Water Discipline Lead.

• Act as the technical reference for the discipline and the main point of contact with the client, maintaining a relationship of trust, aligning expectations, anticipating needs, and defending design criteria and decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the technical coordination of the discipline across multiple projects, ensuring criteria, priorities, and consistency of deliverables.
• Apply QA/QC: review and validate calculations, models, specifications, and drawings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and technical quality.
• Manage scope, schedule, risks, and resources for the discipline, appropriately assigning the engineers involved to meet delivery commitments.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standards, guidelines, and best practices for the discipline.
• Participate in flood risk studies for urban developments and highway and railway projects, as required by the scope.

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 fostered.

• Degree in Civil Engineering (ICCP) or equivalent (professional licensure valued).

• Demonstrated experience in client liaison and relationship management within engineering consulting, including aligning expectations, technical follow-up, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in design and coordination/technical management of Water Utilities projects, including several years leading the discipline.

• Solid experience in water supply and sanitation networks.

• International experience (mainly in the UK/Europe/Middle East).

• Familiarity with BIM workflows and model coordination.

• Proficiency in English and Spanish (oral and written).

• Strong communication skills, technical leadership, and critical review capability.