Civil Engineer I

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AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Civil Engineer I for employment in our Oakland, California office, with a focus on oil & gas projects.

This position is expected to begin ASAP.

The successful candidate will have a background in civil engineering and California-specific regulations. Residency in California is required for this role, as this is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Computer-aided design support for oil & gas projects, including pipelines, site development, and stormwater management.; Supports report preparation, site reconnaissance, and communications with multi-disciplinary AECOM project teams and clients.; Build analytic and design skills with a focus on California oil & gas industry standards.; Knowledge of civil engineering design principles, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling concepts.; Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer, ensuring compliance with California regulations (e.g., CEQA, CalGEM, CARB, DTSC).; Conducts engineering design and analysis under the supervision of an experienced engineer, with a focus on pipeline design, erosion control, and stormwater systems.; Creates designs, models, calculations, sketches, diagrams, drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.; Performs work in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule under supervision.; Understands and applies California regulations to develop standards and theories necessary to carry out project design and permitting work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and/or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.; Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.; Valid Driver's license required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.; As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test.; Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.

Nice to have

Relevant years of civil engineering experience, preferably in the oil & gas industry.; Demonstrated experience using Civil3D for civil engineering-related projects, including stormwater, grading, roadway, and pipe networks.; Demonstrated experience using HydroCAD for hydrologic modeling.; Experience in site development, erosion control, and stormwater design within California.; Familiarity with California-specific regulations (e.g., CEQA, CalGEM permitting, CARB compliance, DTSC hazardous materials).; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) preferred (not required).; Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).; Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.; Commitment to working efficiently to complete tasks within allotted schedule constraints.; Ability to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.; Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, including California oil & gas infrastructure.; Willingness to travel, complete field work, and work extended hours, when necessary.