Project Engineer

AECOM•Sacramento, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This role plays a key role in advancing the California High-Speed Rail program by providing technical guidance on design and construction activities. This position supports project delivery through design review, field engineering, and coordination with contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Requirements

BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California, or the ability to take the exam as soon as practical.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible engineering experience on major transportation or infrastructure projects, with emphasis on design review and construction support
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering standards, construction methods, and project delivery for large-scale transportation or rail projects
Strong technical writing and communication skills for coordination across multidisciplinary teams
Experience with high-speed rail, commuter rail, or other complex rail transit projects
Experience working on federally and state-funded transportation projects
Familiarity with Caltrans, FRA, and CPUC standards and requirements
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable

Responsibilities

Review and provide technical oversight of engineering submittments, construction drawings, and specifications for compliance with CAHSR standards and applicable codes
Support the resolution of design and construction issues, including field engineering changes, RFIs, and non-conformance reports
Coordinate across disciplines (civil, structural, geotechnical, systems, and environmental) to ensure integration of design and construction activities
Provide technical input during constructability reviews and value engineering assessments
Take part in the management of contractor teams to bid, propose and deploy for construction.
Monitor construction progress and support the Engineering Manager in ensuring quality, cost, and schedule adherence.
Be proactive in solving any field issue to alleviate contractor impacts.
Assist in the development and maintenance of engineering procedures, technical criteria, construction, and project documentation
Interface with contractors, consultants, local jurisdictions, and regulatory agencies as required for technical coordination
Support risk identification and mitigation activities related to engineering and construction.