Junior Civil Engineer

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Job Description

The AECOM Phoenix, Arizona office is seeking a Junior-Level Civil Engineer to join our Geo-Civil team. Our strong presence in the region opens the doors to significant and interesting projects in the mining, dams, 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 the following:

• 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.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.

• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop visual aids

• Undertake preliminary and detailed design activities

• Prepare design drawings, plans, sections, details, and profiles/sections within Autodesk Civil 3D

• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member

• Oversee and direct data collection and analysis activities

• Prepare technical memoranda, preliminary, detailed design reports, and technical specifications

• Review of quantity and cost estimates for completeness and accuracy

• Develop engineering design skills through periodic field experience. This may include construction support, site inspections, and geotechnical investigations.

• Provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.

• Work as part of a team to complete assignments

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Valid US Driver's License 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong technical progression within Civil Engineering and Design

• Experience using and designing with AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Ability to travel

• 4+ years experience 

• EIT Certification is strongly preferred 

• PE preferred

• Experience in mining is a plus

• Experience in Dams is a plus

• Experience in the Power sector is a plus

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this role.
• Sponsorship is available for this position.
• Occasional project site travel (up to 20%) may be required for this position. 

• Offered rate of compensation (Arizona locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $70,000-$95,000.

• 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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

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 expert