Civil Construction Engineer 2

AECOM•Bakersfield, CA

6d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a junior-level Civil/Construction Engineer to support onsite work from 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, knowledge of civil or construction engineering principles, and capabilities in data systems and analytics. The position enables data-driven decision-making by supporting construction, engineering, project controls, and program management teams. The engineer contributes to accurate reporting, system integration, and continuous improvement of data workflows. The role includes collecting, validating, and analyzing data; developing dashboards and reports; integrating data across systems; preparing recurring and ad hoc reports; conducting QA/QC; and supporting documentation and automation initiatives. The position is onsite in Bakersfield, California. Sponsorship is not offered. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Requirements

BA/BS and two 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.
Experience working with data systems, reporting tools, or engineering/project databases.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

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 receiving a PE in California.
Prior track or rail experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as pivot tables, lookups, macros, and data modeling.
Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization/reporting tools.
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.
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 to track key performance indicators, schedules, and project metrics.
Use data visualization tools to present complex engineering and program data clearly and actionably.
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 and quality control 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.