Project Engineer
About The Position
AECOM is seeking two Project Engineers for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA for 6 months and then relocating to Fresno, 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. Review and provide technical oversight of engineering submittals, 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 Monitor construction progress and support the Chief of Construction in ensuring quality, cost, and schedule adherence Assist in the development and maintenance of engineering procedures, technical criteria, specifications and other 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
Requirements
- BA/BS + 6 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience on major transportation or infrastructure projects, with emphasis on design review and construction support
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California, or the ability to take the exam as soon as practical
- 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
Responsibilities
- Review and provide technical oversight of engineering submittals, 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
- Monitor construction progress and support the Chief of Construction in ensuring quality, cost, and schedule adherence
- Assist in the development and maintenance of engineering procedures, technical criteria, specifications and other 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
