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Job Description
AECOM's Water Infrastructure Team is looking for a highly driven Civil Engineer. This is a hybrid position.
The Water Business Line brings together the skills of project managers, civil engineers, H&H engineers, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and environmental and planning specialists to provide integrated, sustainable and cost-effective solutions. Projects include flood risk reduction systems, dams, levees, floodwalls and floodgates, water supply, tunnels/trenchless technology, roads water/wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipe networks, sewerage, and outfalls.
This position would be responsible for assisting with the preparation of Civil/Site Drawings, supporting Calculations and Specifications. The selected candidate would assist with conceptualizing design and coordinating the flow of technical documents (drawings, specifications, quantities, and cost) between interfacing engineering disciplines.
Our clients include private, local, federal and global organizations, including water utilities and drainage authorities throughout the United States. This position would mostly work on federal projects for clients like, USACE, USIBWC, FEMA, NRCS, etc. Project types include horizontal, heavy earthwork design, like improvements to or new dams, levees, floodwalls, channels, etc. Additional project types include drainage, pipeline and collection stormwater facility design, tunnel design, planning, and construction management.
Job Duties:
Work as the project engineer on heavy civil flood control projects and provides technical support for a variety of civil design related projects.
Responsible for assisting and/or leading the preparation and successful completion of construction package deliverables (design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternatives analysis, technical memoranda, and design documentation reports), depending on project size and complexity.
Generate layouts/designs or dams, levees, floodwalls, floodgates, channels, culverts, headwalls, detention ponds, operating ponds, spillways, rock drains, and haulage/access/circulation roads. Designs incorporate erosion control features, geosynthetics, and exposed or sub-surface piping.
Complete quantity and cost estimates, as well as alternative assessments.
Prepare drafts of portions of technical proposals, reports, regulatory agency permits, as well as less complex external and internal documents.
Develop alignments, 3D models (BIMs), cross sections, plan sets, visual aids, etc using Bentley OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
Design channels and energy dissipation structures that include concrete, riprap, articulated concrete block, fabric-formed concrete, and baffle blocks for erosion control
Coordinate and integrate civil design with results from geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs.
Develop tangible engineering design skills through periodic field experience. This may include construction support (verification of design implementation, adherence to quality, contractor/owner engagement), site inspections, and geotechnical investigations. Also provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.
Produce technical calculations to high standards of quality using current computer software.
Assist with the preparation of technical specifications.
Utilize standard techniques, procedures, and criteria while gaining understanding of advanced methods
Coordinates multi-discipline design efforts; work closely with the project team, including civil, geotechnical, H&H engineers, structural engineers, and surveyors to provide value to each project
Assists with the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid Driver's License required
Preferred Qualifications:
To be successful in this role we would like to hear from candidates with the following;
8 to 12 years of experience as a Civil Engineer
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited institution.
Professional Engineer license in state of residence.
Strong technical progression within Civil Engineering and Design
Mid- to Senior-level proficiency in civil engineering design and analysis, including BIM development for heavy earthwork design projects, site design, grading and drainage design, water line and sewer design, stormwater permitting and design, and erosion and sediment control
Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D and experience in other design software (Bentley Design Suites, Water CAD, Sewer CAD, GEOPAK, ARC GIS, etc)
An understanding of how plans and specifications should be developed and used during construction.
Experience with cost estimating and quantity takeoffs for an engineer's estimate.
Ability to work on multiple ongoing projects at the same time
Willing to work overtime if needed to complete a task to meet the client's schedule or request
Experience with USACE engineering/construction projects
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $115,000.00 - $135,000.00.
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: J10115642
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Remote
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
