AECOM

Civil Engineer (Cost/Schedule Focused)

AECOM$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Professional Engineer license in one state with ability to obtain others via reciprocity; NCEES profile is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • Experience designing flood risk management projects.
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for flood risk management projects.
  • Assist in construction cost estimation and scheduling while receiving mentorship from senior professionals.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on projects of varying scales for optimal civil design solutions.
  • Review and oversee work produced by others, ensuring quality control and timely deliverables.
  • Explore innovative methods in construction and design processes through inquisitiveness.
  • Conduct site visits to assess construction conditions and perform peer reviews.
  • Support proposal and presentation efforts as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits.
  • Disability benefits and paid time off.
  • Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
The Central Civil Works Department is growing quickly, and we are looking for a General Civil Engineer who enjoys design of new and rehabilitated flood risk management systems, locks and dams, floodwalls, navigation floodgates, stormwater pumping stations, outfalls, spillways, and ecosystem restoration. Our department works on projects and with teams across the nation and the world. We bring together the skills of project managers, civil engineers, H&H engineers, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and environmental and planning specialists to provide integrated, sustainable and cost-effective solutions. This position is a hybrid position. Our clients include private, local, national and global organizations, including water utilities and drainage authorities throughout the United States. This position would mostly work on federal projects for clients like USACE, USIBWC, FEMA, NRCS, etc. Job duties may include: • Design: Develop quantities, plans, specifications, cost estimates, construction schedules, technical reports, and other project documents; utilize standard techniques, procedures, and criteria while gaining an understanding of advanced methods of construction and innovative solutions for flood risk management projects from planning through construction. In this role, you will receive opportunities to increase your technical and leadership skills to grow into a discipline lead or project manager for complex projects. • Construction Cost Estimate and Schedule: Along with general civil engineering responsibilities, you would assist and be mentored by our expert construction cost estimator and scheduler. Learn to use software like MII/MCACES and Primavera. Responsibilities may include performing quantity takeoffs, pricing labor, equipment and materials, developing indirect cost models, calculating escalation, and producing total project cost rollups. • Collaborate: Coordinate with multiple disciplines on small to mega projects to determine the best civil design. • Deliver Quality: Oversee and review work produced by others, as well as following all quality control measures to ensure timely and accurate results. • Explore and Harness: Seek opportunities to innovate and trial new methods by being inquisitive and forward thinking. • Additional work includes: - Perform peer reviews, conduct site visits at active construction sites to examine field conditions, site work that is under construction, and as built conditions - Assist with proposals, presentations, and design charrettes, as needed. • Pursue Your Future at AECOM: You can build the position into anything you want: technical leadership, people management, project management, and business development. These roles are equally important and equally valued. Qualifications Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience. - Professional Engineer license in one state in the US and able to easily obtain licenses in other states via reciprocity. NCEES profile is a plus. - Experience with Bentley OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D. - Valid Driver's License required Preferred Qualifications - Design of flood risk management projects. - Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and clients - An understanding of design and construction requirements for flood risk management projects, like dams, locks, levees, channels, rivers, sediment control features, etc. - Experience working on federal projects for agencies like USACE, USIBWC, FEMA, NRCS, etc. - Experience with MII/MCACES software or Excel-based estimating platforms - Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Project. Additional Information - Sponsorship is not availalbe for this position - Relocation is not available for this position 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.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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