Company Description
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.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a talented Project Engineer to support our Southern California Water/Wastewater/Conveyance team based in Orange, CA.
The selected employee will have a primary focus on water/wastewater/conveyance infrastructure planning, condition assessment, and design for state, municipal, and private clients. The candidate will perform a variety of tasks, including site investigations, capacity studies, condition assessments, conceptual through 100 percent design, cost estimating, and construction administration/observation. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to develop professionally through frequent collaboration with senior engineers, project managers, clients, regulatory agencies, industry-leading subject matter experts, and attendance at professional conferences.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide technical support for a variety of water infrastructure related projects, including water/wastewater treatment plant design, pump station design, water line and collection line design, rehabilitation, planning, and construction administration.
- Create and provide guidance for designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings.
- Perform work with little supervision.
- Propose approaches to solve new problems.
- Identify discrepancies in outcomes, results, and analysis of engineering tasks.
- Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
- Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
- Provide in-person guidance and mentorship to junior-level engineers.
- Provide assistance with workload forecasting and management.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related discipline and 6+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years’ experience in design of water infrastructure projects.
- California PE certification, or FE/non-California PE with ability to gain California PE within one (1) year.
- Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental or related engineering field.
- Positive attitude, good aptitude, and strong initiative to integrate weith our existing group of outstanding professionals.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with diverse audience internally and externally.
- Demonstrated proven track record of completing technical engineering tasks and balancing workload across multiple projects.
- Proficiency with design software including but not limited to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS.
- Experience with project management
- OSHA 10-hour training and/or HAZWOPER training
Additional Information
- No sponsorship is available for this role.
- Relocation is available for this role.
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.
