Project 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 hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Los Angeles, California October 29-30. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2026. 

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at either our Los Angeles or Orange office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

If you're a college student majoring in a field indicated below and graduating in December 2025 or Spring 2026, we'd love to hear from you!

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer in Sacramento, CA.

Candidates will be expected to work with and provide support for the on-site Construction Manager or the Senior Construction Manager and associated support team members including estimators, CEQA consultants, engineers, architects, contractors on various projects, including but not limited to, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Creates value to the customer by developing strong working relationships; proactive thinking and actions; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; problem-solving and identifying continual improvements.
• Assists in preparation of construction monthly progress reports for presentations at team and executive session meetings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing construction data and trends.
• Manages the RFI and submittal review process.  Screens RFIs for errors and inconsistencies.
• Maintains project control logs including Submittal, RFIs, PCOs, COs, Owner Requested Changes, Payments, Deficiency Notices, etc. in the Project’s MIS and confirms logs with Contractor on a weekly basis.
• Maintains and distributes current contract plans and specifications to the Team. Ensures RFIs are posted and current for the Inspectors’ use.
• Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings and as-builts.
• Assists in coordinating field activities with State Inspectors, including coordinating field activities with the Team, observes work in the field and assists DGS’ Inspectors as necessary, and assists DGS inspectors to prepare and manage Deficiency Notices.
• Develops Owner estimates for proposed change orders (PCOs), prepares PCO documentation, and provides evaluation of Contractor proposals when requested.
• Reviews and provide comments on Contractor’s monthly schedule updates.
• Monitors the response time for the Owner’s (Action) submittal reviews and facilitate prompt closure to all open items.
• Monitors the response time for the Owner’s RFI reviews and facilitate prompt closure to all open items.
• Assists in preparing meeting minutes.
• Assists in processing pay applications.
• Assists in coordinating site access and traffic management.
• Assists in monitoring Contactor compliance with the EIR MMRP requirements.
• Assists in Punchlist coordination and Owner activities.
• Assists in the coordination of start-up and contract closeout activities.
• Prepares weekly Contingency and RFC/Submittal Exception Reports.
• Documents, updates, monitors and reports on project costs and trends against project contingencies.
• Assists in the review of pay applications for accuracy before forwarding to CDCR for approval.
• Collects information from the CMs and Field Managers on each project in the field.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate experience and knowledge in project scheduling, estimating (with Means or Saylor or similar manuals), technical report writing, developing technical scopes of work and change order control processing.
• With knowledge in working with construction MIS such as Prolog, ConstructWare or similar systems.
• Demonstrate proactive critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to use working knowledge of the working environment to meet established goals and objectives.
• Eligible to obtain CDCR security clearance for access to active correctional facilities, if required.
• Superior knowledge in MS Office Professional Suite, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Primavera Scheduling Software, and SharePoint.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. 

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.