Civil Engineer - Commercial & Industrial Site Design - job 1 of 3

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At AECOM you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity!  Our Carolinas team is seeking a Civil Engineer to be based in Columbia, SC.  Additional Locations can be Greenville, SC, Charlotte, NC, or Charleston, SC.  Our South Carolina teams focus on providing design services in the Industrial and High Tech and Logistics market for projects such as data centers, logistics centers, and industrial facilities.  As a Civil Engineer with growing technical expertise and experience in design-driven projects, you will work closely with our professional interdisciplinary teams.  We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. 

Job Summary/Responsibilities
The Civil Engineer works on High Tech and Logistics Industrial facility projects that are designed in the South Carolina Regional B+P group with a focus on the civil aspects of the design including grading, drainage, and utilities. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design of utilities, roadways, general site development, grading and drainage, best management practices, erosion control, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, hydraulics
• Drainage studies include low impact development strategies & hydrology.
• Preparation of drawings, specifications, basis of design, technical memos.
• Preparation of permits such as NPDES, SWPPP, Grading, DCAB, Civil Support of an Environmental Assessment
• Work with other professional staff members to collaborate on reports, studies, drawings, and design narratives 
• Be familiar with AutoCad Civil 3D and Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Working in an office setting with potential meetings outside of the office or visits to sites where a project may be located
• Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.
• Performs interdisciplinary review of project deliverables and identifies discrepancies in results
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Prepares technical specification sections.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision
• Design of utilities, roadways, general site development, grading and drainage, best management practices, erosion control, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, hydraulics

About Buildings + Places
AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture. 

With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus four (4) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university
• 4+ years of experience
• A current EIT in the State of South Carolina with ability to attain PE within 2 years
• Excellent working knowledge of CAD Civil 3D, BIM-Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Sketchup, Lumion, V-Ray and Rhino 3D
• Experience in Autodesk Revit
• Experience with Bluebeam, Navisworks and Enscape
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to meet quality, schedule and budget expectations
• Desire to be mentored by leadership and provide mentorship to junior staff
• Detail-oriented and technical, yet experienced enough to see the big picture
• Ability to work independently and with large groups of technical minded people with minimal oversight
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing project requirements and deadlines
• Ability to apply passion and enthusiasm for design in a collaborative and progressive team-oriented work environment
• Knowledge seeker that is curious about their profession and innovations to serve in better ways
• Appreciative and service-oriented with a willingness to serve in a sense of urgency for our clients

Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

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

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 2024. 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.