Civil Design Engineer

AECOM is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to support a variety of port infrastructure projects for the Georgia Port Authority, one of the largest and fastest-growing ports. This position is based in the wonderful city of Savannah, offering a unique blend of career opportunities and a vibrant work environment. As a Civil Design Engineer, you will engage in the investigation, planning, analysis, design, technical production, and field oversight of diverse projects, including complex marine terminals, RORO facilities, waterfront structures, conventional and automated container yards, intermodal rail systems, site utilities, roadways, and other port/marine-related engineering projects. We are looking for a talented engineer with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to meeting client deadlines.

This hybrid work option position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career with AECOM while enjoying the rich culture and dynamic atmosphere of Savannah.

Responsibilities:

• Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures, including field investigations and research
• Applies engineering principles
• Perform basic engineering design tasks (conceptual, layout, and detail) and assist with detailed design work.
• Assists with the coordination and communication for all project activities between departments/divisions.
• Provide limited technical direction to in-house staff and sub-consultants.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Proposes engineering approaches to solve new problems encountered.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry-level engineers.
• Assist in the development of presentations and report submittals
• Performs work in accordance to an agreed-upon budget and schedule

Requirements

Minimum:

• BS/BA Civil Engineering or related field
• Two years of civil engineering of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in construction
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or ability to quickly attain
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, and AutoTURN/vehicle tracking.

Preferred:

• Experience in construction
• Experience in client relationships and communications including written and interpersonal skills
• Experience with project commitments and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.

Additional information

• Relocation is not an option for this position
• Visa support is not an option for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.