Civil Design Lead

Civil Design Lead

AECOM's West Region is actively seeking a highly motivated Civil Design Lead to join the Orange, California Geo-Civil team. Our strong local presence in Southern California opens the doors to significant and interesting projects in the dams, water/wastewater and power sectors. In this role there is opportunity to grow technical and non-technical skills alongside a team of seasoned professionals while being given ownership that will stretch your potential.

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

• Contribute to the design of regional dams, water/wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, levees, spillways, etc.
• Candidate is expected to mentor junior staff and lead tasks coordinating with multiple teams
• Generate conceptual layouts/designs and perform calculations/analyses for channels, culverts, headwalls, detention ponds, operating ponds, spillways, rock drains, check dams, and haulage/access/circulation roads.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, quantity and cost estimates, and alternative assessments.
• Coordinate and integrate civil design with results from geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs.
• Develop tangible engineering design skills through periodic field experience. This may include construction support (verification of design implementation, adherence to quality, contractor/owner engagement), site inspections, and geotechnical investigations. Also provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.
• Create engineering drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Microstation.
• Participate actively in client meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Candidate must have a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

BA/BS in Civil Engineering + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Strong technical progression within Civil Engineering and Design

EIT Certification strongly preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Experience in dams is a plus

The ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Positive attitude and strong initiative to learn and excel

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Relocation may be provided for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000.

Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly