AECOM

Construction Engineer

AECOM • $80K — $95K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • US Citizenship is required due to project specifications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with New York City agencies.
  • Professional certifications in Construction Project Management and Scheduling preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and tools like Canva and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of assignments to develop professional knowledge and abilities.
  • Complete tasks requiring knowledge of basic engineering and construction methodologies.
  • Focus on estimating take-offs and conducting field inspections for design compliance.
  • Assist in the preparation of construction drawings and technical documents.
  • Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to resolve issues.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation to support administration.
  • Monitor project schedules and budgets, tracking progress and identifying delays.
  • Support quality assurance through material testing and inspections.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on prominent Transportation Infrastructure projects in the New York Metro area.
  • Engagement with various government agencies and authorities.
  • Potential for professional growth within a leading global engineering firm.
  • Access to extensive company resources and support for career development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a motivated Construction Engineer to work on PM/CM teams assisting Transportation Infrastructure projects in the New York Metro area for various government agencies and authorities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Performs a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques and best practices
  • Completes tasks requiring knowledge of basic engineering principles and construction methodologies
  • Focuses on estimating take-offs, conducting walk-downs for quantity tracking, reporting installed quantities, and performing field inspections to verify design compliance
  • Assists in the preparation and review of construction drawings and related technical documents to ensure compliance with project standards and specifications
  • Contributes to specific portions of broader assignments within established guidelines and project parameters
  • Coordinates with contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and resolve field-related issues
  • Maintains comprehensive project documentation, including daily reports, inspection records, and correspondence to support project administration
  • Monitors project schedules and budgets, tracking progress against established baselines and identifying potential delays or cost overruns
  • Supports quality assurance activities by conducting material testing, inspections, and verification of workmanship standards
  • Processes Requests for Information (RFIs) and assists in the evaluation and implementation of change orders in coordination with project management


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Engineering, or a related field
  • Due to the projects associated with this position a US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to internal project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders, including executive-level client leadership
  • Experience working with New York City agencies
  • Professional certifications in Construction Project Management and Construction Scheduling
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Canva and ArcGIS


Additional Information

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Relocation is not available for this position

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 6th, 2026.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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