Civil Engineer (Utilities) - Rail/Transit Projects

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 (Utilities) to be based out of our Houston, TX Office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Texas/Gulf Coast Transit/Rail Team is looking for an experienced mid-level engineer with a minimum of 4 years of design experience focusing on utilities. This person will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of exciting transit projects including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), Commuter Rail, and Transit/Maintenance Facilities.
• This team works collaboratively across the region and the United States supporting major Transit Agencies such as Houston METRO, CapMetro (Austin, TX), DART (Dallas, TX), and more.
• Work within the Transit/Rail group on the planning and design of utility infrastructure on civil engineering projects including local railroads, roadways, highways, interstates, freight and transit, drainage improvements, and utility relocation and protection.
• Preparation of reports, construction plans, and technical specifications.
• Collaborating with design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers, technicians, and planners
• Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team members and assisting with tasks including preparing engineering-related calculations, drawings, and visual aids
• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids for Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, and/or Commuter Rail infrastructure
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Coordinates tasks and provides leadership and mentorship to entry-level engineers
• Performs work in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Work Independently and with other team members to complete all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works. 
• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 9+ years of experience
• Have a PE license or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or Microstation/Power InRoads or Power GeoPak    
• Ability to pre