Staff Civil Engineer
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer in Oakland, California to support dam, levee, and hydropower infrastructure projects as part of our industry-leading Pacific Dams / Hydro practice. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career engineer to build a strong technical foundation while contributing to projects that enhance the safety, resilience, and long-term performance of critical infrastructure systems throughout Northern California and the western United States. The successful candidate will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists to support analysis and design efforts for a wide range of dam and water resources facilities. This position provides hands-on experience across multiple phases of project development, including planning, design, construction support, and regulatory coordination, with strong mentorship and clear pathways for professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Familiarity with grading layout and design.
- Exposure to takeoff and quantity development for earthwork projects.
- Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree, or pursuing a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within 6-12 months.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a member of teams providing analysis and design support for technical and feasibility studies for a variety of water infrastructure projects.
- Development of plans, technical specifications, and quantities for construction cost estimates.
- Create design models in AutoCAD Civil 3D for the purposes of analysis, construction plans and cost estimates.
- Participate as field and/or office engineering technician during construction projects.
- Assist with preparation of technical reports and memoranda.
- Coordinate design elements with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
Benefits
- 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
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
