Entry Level Civil Engineer I - Rail/Transit Projects

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer to be based in our West Coast Rail/Transit Team in Los Angeles, CA office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Entry-level position that would provide CADD and design support on a diverse set of transit projects including Light Rail Transit (LRT), Commuter Rail, and Transit/Maintenance Facilities and civil engineering projects.
• Performs CADD design and engineering activities to support the planning, design, and construction support for roadway, transit rail, drainage, utility, and traffic-related tasks.
• Prepares engineering calculations, drawings, exhibits, 3D models, reports, and cost estimates.
• Obtains or reviews existing information including some field work/site investigations.
• Works on routine engineering assignments, and application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks.
• Assists with roadway and track designs, transportation planning studies, preliminary design studies, and final design of linear transit infrastructure projects.
• Works under the supervision of junior and senior engineers designed to develop engineering knowledge and abilities.
• Works under the US West Region Transit/Rail Engineering Group which works collaboratively across the region and United States supporting major transit agencies.
• Prepares exhibits for presentations.
• Communicates effectively, and works collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Limited support to agency stakeholder and public engagement efforts
• An ardent desire to learn and grow professionally.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to work out of our Los Angeles, California office.
• Ability to obtain EIT Certification within one year.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other civil engineering-related software (Civil 3D, OpenRoads). Optional knowledge of Revit design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong technical writing, verbal, graphical, and organizational skills

Additional Information

• Occasional travel required.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role 
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $88,000.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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