Civil Engineer

AECOM • Oakland, CA

16d

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to join our Water Business Line in Oakland, California . This strategic role offers an opportunity to lead and deliver complex coastal engineering projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll work with senior engineers, scientists, and project managers to shape resilient coastal infrastructure, contribute to climate adaptation strategies, and drive innovation in technical delivery.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering +4 years of relevant experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.

Nice To Haves

• 10+years of relevant experience
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Civil or Coastal Engineering.
• Support identification and pursuit of key project opportunities for coastal engineering across the Pacific Coast and throughout the broader Pacific Region.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Demonstrated experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., SWAN, Delft3D, MIKE21, ADCIRC).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader in the planning, design, and rehabilitation of coastal structures including seawalls, revetments, groins, and nature-based (living shoreline) solutions.
• Conduct resiliency and vulnerability assessments for infrastructure exposed to flooding, sea level rise, and coastal storm impacts.
• Perform advanced wave modeling and statistical analyses (including spectral and wind-wave calculations) to inform project design and risk mitigation.
• Oversee development of technical tools, workflows, and standardized processes to enhance project efficiency and quality control.
• Lead preparation of technical deliverables , including engineering reports, cost estimates, regulatory permits, and specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and manage coastal data collection and survey campaigns, and integrate findings into project designs.
• Mentor, supervise, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level coastal engineers, and contribute to talent development within the Water group.
• Support client and stakeholder engagement and contribute to proposal development and project pursuits.
• Support identification and pursuit of key project opportunities for coastal engineering across the Pacific Coast and throughout the broader Pacific Region.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees