Project Engineer I

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an early-career Project Engineer I based in Southern California. The role supports the Project Manager and Construction Manager in planning, coordinating, and controlling projects from preliminary design through closeout, with a focus on construction administration, project documentation, and field oversight. Projects may include hospital and healthcare work under OSHPD/HCAI, school work under DSA, and other public- and private-sector projects. Experience in these areas is preferred. The position is part of AECOM's Program Management business line, which delivers programs across infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, and urban development. The Project Engineer assists with design and preconstruction, construction administration and project controls, field oversight and quality, and project documentation and closeout. The role uses construction management software and requires communication, organization, and knowledge of design and construction practices. The position is based in Southern California. AECOM offers hybrid work options, though newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Sponsorship is not offered now or in the future, and relocation is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 0 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid driver's license.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and strong organizational skills.
Good understanding of design and construction.
Knowledge of construction management procedures and construction industry practices.
Skill in using construction management software and programs.
Knowledge of invoicing and billing procedures.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
Commitment to continuously expanding professional knowledge and contributing to team innovation and productivity.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience in construction, construction management, or design.
Experience with construction management software and document control, including RFIs, submittals, and daily reports.
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Experience on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified projects.
Exposure to local worker PLAs, prevailing wage/DIR, and public works projects.
Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Experience with hospital and healthcare projects under OSHPD/HCAI or school projects under DSA.

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating architectural and engineering proposals and developing execution, contracting, and award recommendations.
Conduct constructability reviews for compliance with client standards and building code requirements.
Support coordination of jurisdictional approvals, plan checks, and permitting.
Assist with developing drawings and specifications for new facilities and the repair or modernization of existing facilities.
Support bidding, construction contract review, and pre-qualification processes.
Support review of construction progress against submitted schedules, including contractor baseline, critical path, and recovery schedules.
Review and coordinate RFIs, requests for clarification, submittals, change order proposals, and change directives for quality assurance and merit.
Assist in reviewing change orders, assessing cost and schedule impacts, and preparing cost estimates for change orders and extra services.
Monitor project database variances related to scheduling and cost-control reporting.
Review and verify contractor applications for payment and support fiscal management of project resources.
Support the Project Manager and Construction Manager in resolving construction issues, disputes, and disagreements.
Monitor labor compliance and prevailing wage requirements.
Conduct site walks to verify field conditions and monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents and safety standards.
Monitor General Contractor and subcontractor work for adherence to project plans and promote quality control of installations.
Monitor the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and help ensure compliance with State requirements.
Coordinate and document progress meetings with site administrators, community representatives, public agencies, and client departments during construction.
When requested, interface with the client, architect, and design professionals to confirm compliance with design intent and client satisfaction.
Use construction management software to maintain daily reports, project logs, RFI and submittal logs, and agreements.
Ensure compliance with internal and external record-keeping requirements.
Support project closeout and certification processes, including punch lists, as-built and closeout submittal packages, and DSA/HCAI certification where applicable.