Civil Construction Engineer 2
About The Position
AECOM is hiring a junior-level Civil/Construction Engineer to support onsite efforts in its Bakersfield, California office. The role supports the California High-Speed Rail program through engineering analysis, data management, and performance reporting. It is intended for an early-career professional with a bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering and at least two years of experience, with knowledge of civil or construction engineering principles and capabilities in data systems and analytics. The position supports construction, engineering, project controls, and program management teams by enabling data-driven decisions through accurate reporting, system integration, and improved data workflows. Sponsorship is not offered. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location. AECOM describes its benefits as comprehensive and says offerings may depend on employment status.
Requirements
- BA/BS and at least two years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge or experience in construction or civil engineering principles.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as pivot tables, lookups, macros, and data modeling.
- Experience with data systems, reporting tools, or engineering/project databases.
- Sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Newly hired employees are required to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) certification and working toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
- Prior track or rail experience.
- Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization and reporting tools.
- Familiarity with project controls software, ERP platforms, or engineering data systems.
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or construction programs.
- Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools.
- Experience supporting reporting and analytics in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering and project teams with data collection, validation, and analysis related to program delivery.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports tracking KPIs, schedules, and project metrics.
- Use data visualization tools to present engineering and program data clearly and actionably.
- Assist with integrating and managing data across enterprise systems and platforms.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership, stakeholders, and program teams.
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify reporting needs, data gaps, and process inefficiencies.
- Apply engineering principles to interpret data trends and support technical and operational decisions.
- Perform QA/QC checks on datasets and reporting outputs.
- Help develop documentation for workflows, reporting procedures, and data standards.
- Contribute to automation and continuous improvement of reporting and data management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
