Civil Construction Engineer 2

AECOM•Bakersfield, CA

2h•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking to hire a junior level Civil/Construction Engineering to support onsite efforts within our Bakersfield, CA office. The Construction Engineer will support the California High-Speed Rail program by contributing to engineering analysis, data management, and performance reporting. This role is suited 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/construction engineering principles, and capabilities within data systems and analytics. The position plays a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making by supporting construction, engineering, project controls, and program management teams through accurate reporting, system integration, and continuous improvement of data workflows.

Requirements

BA/BS + 2 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Experience with construction or civil engineering principles
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, macros, data modeling)

Nice To Haves

Prior track or rail experience
Experience working with data systems, reporting tools, or engineering/project databases
Familiarity with enterprise systems such as 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 is a plus
Experience supporting reporting and analytics in complex, multidisciplinary environments
Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization/reporting tools

Responsibilities

Support engineering and project teams with data collection, validation, and analysis related to program delivery
Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs), schedules, and project metrics
Utilize data visualization tools to present complex engineering and program data in a clear, actionable format
Assist with integration and management of data across multiple enterprise systems and platforms
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership, stakeholders, and program teams
Collaborate 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 decision-making
Perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) checks on datasets and reporting outputs
Support development of documentation including workflows, reporting procedures, and data standards
Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting and data management