Senior Civil Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our AECOM Transportation Department in our Greenville, SC office. This is a unique opportunity which allows you to be creative and impactful on a wide range of transportation projects.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to also work on projects nationally and internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

As a Civil Engineer for AECOM's Greenville, SC team, you will work with multi-discipline project teams to develop a range of engineering solutions from initial concepts to detailed design development and through construction. This is a diverse role that will involve your contributions and insight into the effective delivery of the department’s current and future portfolio of projects.

The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for preparing site civil engineering plans for commercial, industrial, utility, and infrastructure development projects.

Duties include site layout, grading design, utility coordination, access and circulation planning, erosion control measures, and preparation of permit and construction documents. The Site Civil Designer works closely with clients, permitting agencies, stormwater designers, and utility providers to develop fully coordinated plans that meet regulatory requirements and progress from entitlement and permitting through Issued-for-Construction (IFC) plan development and construction support.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team

• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise

• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others

• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables

• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects

• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package

• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings

• Prepares technical specification sections

• Travel occasionally to the sites or the office (approximately 5% travel)

• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements

• Leads and mentors junior engineers and technicians in complex civil engineering projects

• Collaborates with project managers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables

• Conducts site visits and field investigations to assess project feasibility and environmental impact

• Develops and implements innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in all project phases

• Represents the company in client meetings and professional conferences to present technical findings and project updates

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• U.S. Professional Engineering License (PE)

• Due to the projects associated with this position, US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Civil 3D AutoCAD modeling

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

• Site civil and/or transportation design experience

• Ability to travel occasionally to the office or work sites

Additional Information

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 29, 2026.

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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $115000 to $165000.

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.

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.

ReqID: J10155832

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Remote

Compensation: USD 115000 - USD 165000 - yearly