Junior Level Civil Engineer (Transportation) – 2 Years of Experience Required

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Early Career Professional in the Civil Engineering discipline with diverse design and/or focused design experience in site civil engineering, utilities, drainage, and roadway to be based in Oakland, California for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit project.

JOB INFORMATION:

While the position is primarily for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, AECOM has an impressive backlog of significant transportation projects in the Greater Los Angeles area and transit/rail projects across the Western Region and provides exceptional opportunity for professional growth. This position is based out of our Downtown Los Angeles office location and allows for a hybrid working scenario including for in-office collaboration sessions as well as remote work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gathering and correlating basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

• Work as design engineer in the Transit/Rail group on the planning and design of civil engineering projects including local railroads, roadways, highways, interstates, freight and transit, drainage improvements and utility relocation and protection.

• Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team members and assist with tasks including preparing engineering related calculations, reports, construction plans and drawings, specifications, cost estimates and visual aids.

• Develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to solve unique engineering problems.

• Assist with obtaining necessary permits for project.

• Utilize AutoCAD/Civil3D to design, detail, and coordinate small to medium size tasks

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of current engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, etc) and follow drafting and file naming standards

• Draft status reports and maintain tracking log for issues and resolutions

• Provide project construction administration support, including shop drawing review, responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), and field observations.

• Actively participate in project meetings

• Attend site visits

• Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to utilize field survey data

• Convey technical information utilizing clear verbal and written skills

• Communicate regularly with supervisor and project team members regarding updates on assigned tasks in a clear, timely manner. Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.

• Design-specific tasks include:

• Assisting Technical Leads in utility studies, relocation and new design on large scale roadway, transit, and multi-modal project for public transportation clients with supervision

• Utility infrastructure design tasks could include storm sewers, waterlines, sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects and quantity takeoff with cost estimation.

• Utilizing sizing and design, including for storm drain, sanitary sewer and water system

• Advancing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses

• Able to follow engineering sketches to produce roadway/street demolition plans, and grading plans/profiles along with drainage/utility models with supervision

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Revit, AutoCAD/Civil 3D software

• EIT is preferred, but not required.

• Prior experience preparing plans, specification and/or estimates for various aspects of civil engineering design including new utilities, relocation of existing utilities, site grading, drainage and roadway design, with a diverse design and/or focused design experience

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time for efficiency

• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential

• Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients

• Technical knowledge of standards, principles, and practices of civil engineering

Additional Information

• Travel is required for this position.

• Sponsorship is available for this position.

• Relocation is available for this position.

• Offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $70,222 – $129,912.

• 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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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: J10096396

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site