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MidLevel Civil Engineer

AECOM, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Job Description
AECOM ’s Central Region is actively seeking a highly motivated Staff Civil Engineer to join the Phoenix, Arizona Geo-Civil team. Our strong local presence in Southern Arizona opens the doors to significant and interesting projects in the mining, dams, and power sectors. In this role there is an opportunity to grow technical and non-technical skills alongside a team of seasoned professionals while being given ownership that will stretch your potential.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design of regional mine sites, power plants, and dams. Facilities include stockpiles, impoundments, tailing dams, and water dams.

Generate conceptual layouts/designs and perform calculations/analyses for channels, culverts, headwalls, detention ponds, operating ponds, spillways, rock drains, check dams, and haulage/access/circulation roads.

Designs incorporate erosion control features, geosynthetics, and exposed or sub-surface piping.

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, quantity and cost estimates, and alternative assessments.

Prepare drafts of portions of technical proposals, reports, regulatory agency permits, as well as less complex external and internal documents.

Prepare reservoir and pond designs including geosynthetic lining, leak detection/collection systems, breach analysis, outlet works, and spillways

Design channels and energy dissipation structures that include concrete, riprap, articulated concrete block, fabric-formed concrete, and baffle blocks for erosion control

Coordinate and integrate civil design with results from geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs.

Develop tangible engineering design skills through periodic field experience. This may include construction support (verification of design implementation, adherence to quality, contractor/owner engagement), site inspections, and geotechnical investigations. Also provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.

Recognize potential opportunities for additional work within an existing project or for an existing client.

Create engineering drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Participate actively in client meetings.

Intermittently engage on regional projects with other offices in the region.

Demonstrate ability to build trusting working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Valid US Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

Strong technical progression within Civil Engineering and Design

Experience using and designing with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Ability to travel

8+ years experience

EIT Certification is strongly preferred

PE preferred

Experience in mining is a plus

Experience in Dams is a plus

Experience in the Power sector is a plus

Additional Information

Relocation is not available for this role.

Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

Occasional project site travel (up to 10%) may be required for this position.

Benefits
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. 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.

EEO Statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation
$80,000-$80,000 per year

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