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/waste water 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.
• 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.

Requirements

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