Senior Civil Engineer
Company Description
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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.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer based in Los Angeles office. This role will be responsible for performing engineering activities to support planning, designing, construction, maintenance, and alteration of buildings, highways, bridges, airports, dams, tunnels, water/sewage systems, power plants, and transportation system projects. Includes estimating and determining feasibility based on analysis of maps/aerial photographs, soil composition, terrain, hydrology, geology, and environmental impact studies.
Join our dynamic team supporting exciting projects! This role will be supporting LA28. With an unprecedented scope, we’ll support full delivery of the venue infrastructure program for the Games, featuring 50+ sports, 800+ events and more than 15,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Beyond our role with LA28, we’ve been trusted to move the city’s infrastructure forward across the energy transition, water security, mobility, sports, education, public safety, climate adaptation and carbon reduction.
About Buildings + Places
AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture in a dynamic, interactive, and creative work environment.
With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serves as lead engineer on mid- to large size projects.
- Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
- Approves and signs off on work.
- Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
- Presents complex technical solutions to clients.
- Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.
- Participates in development of technical proposals.
- Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering and 8 years of experience equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Experience shall include a minimum of 3 years of project management or deputy project management experience including responsible charge of supporting staff engineers as well as project contact and coordination with clients, stakeholders, and authorities having jurisdiction.
- Demonstrated experience in use of REVIT/AutoCAD including Civil 3D provide production support as a portion of team support and development.
- Applicant will have familiarity with all disciplines normally involved with vertical construction projects. Engineering experience shall include design of private development projects and associated infrastructure, transportation projects focused on local roadways and associated improvements, and utility projects with a focus on water and wastewater lines.
- Specific design experience shall include grading and drainage plans, coordinate control plans, phasing plans, storm drainage plan and profiles, roadway plans, traffic control plans, water and wastewater plans, preparation of hydraulic calculations for drainage and utilities, preparation of storm water management reports, preparation of project development reports, preparation of geometric and pavement calculations, preparation of civil engineering detail plans, and preparation of specifications in a variety of formats for all aspects of civil engineering projects
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering and 10 years of experience equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Professional License in California (PE)
- This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.
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 2024. 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.
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.
ReqID: J10140226
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 190000 - yearly