Civil Engineer - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking talented Civil Engineers for our growing Northern California practice to be seated in our Oakland, CA office as part of Buildings + Places practice. 

Responsibilities will include the oversight and management of various project tasks, the development of technical concepts and designs, and the preparation of documents including reports, studies, plans, specifications, and estimates. Projects may include Healthcare facilities, Federal, Science + Tech, High Education, Sports + Rec, Transportation or Infrastructure projects for a range of prospective clients, including state, county, and local agencies as well as private entities.

• Supports the planning, design, evaluation and review of various tasks in support of project execution.

• Ability to work well with others within a diverse team environment.

• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

• Works on complex or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests with the ability to solve complex issues with limited direction.

• Proposes approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.

• Carries out assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Demonstrates innovation to deliver technical and operational excellence.

• Identifies discrepancies in results.

• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.

• Collaborates with other disciplines with the ability to make autonomous decisions guided by policies, procedures and business objectives.

• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering plus 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Valid US Driver’s License required, as a condition of employment must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State (CA Preferred) or able to register for PE exam within 1 year.

• Demonstrated experience working on site/civil design projects.

• Experience preparing calculations and design documents (reports, plans, specifications)

• 4+ years of experience, in civil engineering and building development projects covering all aspects of building design – survey, design development, construction documents, construction administration.

• Experience with permitting site/land development projects

• Demonstrated experience in planning and organizing tasks and teams in a deadline intensive environment

• Experience working in large and complex projects/programs.

• Experience with construction phase services for site/civil projects (field reviews, RFI and shop drawing/submittal reviews, specifications, as-builts and record drawings, etc.)

• Sponsorship is not available for this position 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, well-being resources, 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.