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AECOM Civil Engineer in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer III to be based in Detroit, MI, Grand Rapids, MI or Minneapolis, MN.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Lead Computer-aided design and drafting of site layout, roadway, grading, and utility systems using tools including, but not limited to AutoCAD Civil3D.
Lead hydraulic modeling for storm, sanitary, and water utility networks. Teach younger staff how to perform modeling and technical calculations.
Lead report preparation, site reconnaissance, and communications with the AECOM project team.
Reviews regulations and standards necessary to carry out project design and permitting work.
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
Incorporates schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
Conducts site visits at active construction sites to examine field conditions, site work that is under construction, site utilities, sediment and erosion control inspections, as built conditions.
Works closely with the project team, including civil, geotechnical, traffic engineers, architects, electrical engineers, plumbing engineers, fire protection engineers, and surveyors to provide value to each project.
Works under supervision of Project Manager acting as a department technical leader.
Mentors younger staff on their path to becoming licensed engineers.
Assist Project Manager in developing project budgets, schedules, and scope of work
Exercises judgement limited to developing details of work in making preliminary decisions and material selections, and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
Utilizes standard techniques, procedures, and criteria while gaining understanding of advanced methods.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
PE License
US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work
Valid US Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications :
Strong working experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience in design and permitting of site utilities including water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage
Experience working on city / county civil infrastructure such as: public watermain, sewer improvements, lift stations,
Experience leading design on a wide range of site/civil land development projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong organizational, technical, and communications skills
Michigan or Minnesota, work experience is preferred.
Additional Information
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel within the area is required for this position
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10077478
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering