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Civil Design Engineer

Pay
$75,000 – $110,000 per year
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

The AECOM Phoenix, Arizona office is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join our Geo-Civil team. Our strong presence in the region opens the doors to significant and interesting projects in the mining, dams, and power sectors. In this role, there is opportunity to grow technical and non-technical skills alongside a team of seasoned professionals while being given ownership that will stretch your potential.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures
  • Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered and identifies discrepancies in results
  • Provides guidance to entry level engineers
  • Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision
  • Undertake preliminary and detailed design activities
  • Ensure designs are in accordance with company and client production and design standards
  • Prepare engineering related calculations and create estimates
  • Review of quantity and cost estimates for completeness and accuracy
  • Prepare technical memoranda, preliminary, detailed design reports, and technical specifications
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D on a daily basis to prepare design models, drawings, plans, sections, details, profiles/sections, and develop visual aids
  • Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
  • Oversee and direct data collection and analysis activities
  • Develop engineering design skills through periodic field experience. This may include construction support, site inspections, and geotechnical investigations
  • Provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions
  • Work as part of a team to complete assignments

Minimum Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Civil Engineering + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License, along with ability to pass a Motor Vehicles Records check in accordance with company policy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong technical progression within Civil Engineering and Design
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Ability to travel
  • 4+ years experience
  • EIT Certification is strongly preferred
  • PE preferred

Additional Information

  • Relocation is not available for this role.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Occasional project site travel (up to 20%) may be required for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About the Company

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, 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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact.

Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

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.

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From AECOM's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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