AECOM

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Ports & Marine

AECOM • $90K — $120K *
Savannah, GA 31419In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
  • 8 years of relevant civil engineering design experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D)
  • Experience in grading, drainage, and stormwater management principles

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design of civil site projects in marine environments
  • Oversee the design of marine structures, site infrastructure, and industrial facilities
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers
  • Ensure design compliance as Engineer of Record
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts
  • Manage transition from conceptual design to construction support
  • Collaborate with environmental consultants for compliance

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Occasional travel to project sites
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Potential for diverse and high-impact project involvement
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead the technical design and oversight of large-scale civil site infrastructure projects within port and marine environments. This role will be responsible for guiding multidisciplinary civil-site design efforts across projects including storage facilities, utility and office buildings, wharfs, loading docks, roadways, sidewalks, and associated infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring strong end-to-end project experience spanning conceptual planning, detailed design, project engineering, and construction, with demonstrated coordination of environmental planning and regulatory requirements.

This position plays a critical role in delivering high-impact infrastructure projects that support port operations, logistics, and regional economic development while ensuring environmental compliance and long-term resilience

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical design and engineering of civil site development projects in marine and port environments.
  • Oversee design and integration of:
    • Marine structures (e.g., wharfs, docks, bulkheads)
    • Site infrastructure (grading, drainage, roadways, sidewalks)
    • Industrial facilities (storage sites, loading docks, utility buildings, office buildings)
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and design staff.
  • Act as the Engineer of Record and ensure design compliance with applicable standards, codes, and permit requirements.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts including structural, geotechnical, environmental, and marine engineering teams.
  • Manage the transition from conceptual design through detailed design, permitting, and construction support.
  • Collaborate with environmental consultants and agencies to support environmental planning, permitting, and compliance (e.g., coastal, wetlands, dredging permits).
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Conduct site visits, inspections, and construction oversight to ensure adherence to design intent.
  • Interface directly with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to site conditions, constructability, and environmental constraints.


Qualifications

Minimum:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred) and 8 years of related civil engineering design experience, including civil site design, project engineering, construction phase support/oversight or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Expereince in relevant engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar).
  • Experience in grading, drainage, stormwater management, and site design principles.
  • Current holder of, or have no restrictions to obtain, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Preferred:

  • Experience with large-scale industrial or logistics facilities.
  • Background in construction management or contractor coordination.
  • Experience working with federal, state, or port authorities.
  • Demonstrated experience with port, marine, or waterfront infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience coordinating with environmental planning and permitting processes.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., AASHTO, ASCE, local/state regulations, coastal engineering guidelines).
  • Experience with marine structural coordination (e.g., pile-supported systems, quay walls).
  • Knowledge of resiliency design for coastal environments (e.g., flood protection, sea level rise considerations).


Additional Information
  • Occasional travel to project sites and client locations
  • Relocation is an option for this position
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

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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