Civil / Environmental Engineer

Company Description

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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.

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AECOM is seeking a motivated and technically strong Civil / Environmental Engineer to join our growing Water, Wastewater, and Conveyance team in Columbus, OH. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout North America.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, force mains, treatment facilities, and other critical water infrastructure. The selected candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams while developing technical expertise and progressively taking on greater design and project responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support the planning, design, and rehabilitation of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations, and conveyance infrastructure.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and system evaluations for water and wastewater networks.
• Develop engineering drawings utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, environmental, and construction professionals.
• Assist with preparation of cost estimates, technical memorandums, feasibility studies, and engineering reports.
• Participate in field investigations, site assessments, construction observations, and condition assessments as required.
• Support permitting activities and ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review contractor submittals, respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), and provide engineering support during construction.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and internal project teams throughout project execution.
• Contribute to delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to AECOM's quality standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline and 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS / BA and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of municipal utility design principles and engineering standards.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience with water distribution, wastewater collection, pump station, and conveyance system design.
• Experience performing hydraulic modeling using software such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater Pro, InfoWorks ICM, Bentley OpenFlows, or similar applications.
• Familiarity with permitting requirements and municipal design standards.
• Experience supporting projects from planning through construction.
• Working knowledge of GIS applications.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technical staff.

Additional Information

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