Civil Engineer - job 1 of 3

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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.

How will you make your mark?

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.     

Wastewater: We specialize in advanced wastewater treatment solutions, offering everything from primary treatments to complex, advanced systems, including enhanced nutrient removal and advanced biosolids processes. Our focus on energy efficiency not only lowers costs but also improves services for our clients. Join us in delivering sustainable wastewater management, integrating your innovative ideas into projects that make an impact.

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented and motivated Professional Civil Engineer to join our Central California team four our Central and South Coast region of California. The new position will support the growth of the Central California Department which serves local Special District and Municipal clients, as well as collaborate across regions within the Water Business Line. This is a seller/doer role where you’ll be integral not only in delivering technical expertise and project management but also in driving business growth through client development. Our team is involved with all phases of a project from planning, design, bidding  and construction administration. 

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in water/wastewater and civil engineering projects, excelling both in technical execution and client relationship building.

Typical assignments include:

• Technical
  • Planning including preparation of funding applications, environmental, Right of Way acquisitions, preliminary engineering studies, basis of design reports, master planning, and rate and connection fee studies.
  • Design including preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications as well as cost estimating.
  • Bidding including attendance to pre bid meetings, answering requests for information, preparation of addenda, and bid opening and analysis.
  • Construction which may include engineering services only such as review of requests for information and shop drawings submittals or full construction administration services including inspection services
• Project Management  
  • Management of multiple concurrent projects include their respective Scope, Schedules, and Budgets.
  • Manage AECOM Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program for assigned projects.
• Seller/Doer 
  • Cultivate and grow client relationships, actively seeking new opportunities with potential and existing clients.
  • Assist Client Account Managers in preparing proposals and business development strategies to win new projects.
  • Be the face of AECOM at client meetings and industry events, representing our expertise and capabilities.

Minimum Requirements: 

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• CA PE License
• 25% travel to client and office sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 10 years of municipal and special district engineering experience.
• Experience in design and construction administration.
• Project management experience
• Business development experience
• Water / Wastewater treatment process engineering experience
• Water / Wastewater conveyance systems experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity
• Relocation is not available for this opportunity

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.