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Senior Civil Design Engineer
AECOMSavannah, USASenior
Apply Company Description 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 worldâs 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. Job Description We are seeking a highly experiencedSenior Civil Design Engineer to lead the technical design and oversight of large-scale civil site infrastructure projects within port and marine environments. This role will be responsible for guiding multidisciplinary civil-site design efforts across projects including storage facilities, utility and office buildings, wharfs, loading docks, roadways, sidewalks, and associated infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong end-to-end project experience spanning conceptual planning, detailed design, project engineering, and construction, with demonstrated coordination of environmental planning and regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in deliveringhigh-impact infrastructure projects that support port operations, logistics, and regional economic development while ensuring environmental compliance and long-term resilience Key Responsibilities
- Lead thetechnical design and engineering of civil site development projects in marine and port environments.
- Oversee design and integration of:
- Marine structures (e.g., wharfs, docks, bulkheads)
- Site infrastructure (grading, drainage, roadways, sidewalks)
- Industrial facilities (storage sites, loading docks, utility buildings, office buildings)
- Providetechnical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and design staff.
- Act as theEngineer of Record and ensure design compliance with applicable standards, codes, and permit requirements.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts including structural, geotechnical, environmental, and marine engineering teams.
- Manage the transition from conceptual design through detailed design, permitting, and construction support .
- Collaborate with environmental consultants and agencies to supportenvironmental planning, permitting, and compliance (e.g., coastal, wetlands, dredging permits).
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documents.
- Conduct site visits, inspections, and construction oversight to ensure adherence to design intent.
- Interface directly with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to site conditions, constructability, and environmental constraints.
- Bachelor’s degree inCivil Engineering (Master’s preferred) and8 years of related civil engineering design experience , including civil site design, project engineering, construction phase support/oversight or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Expereince in relevant engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar).
- Experience in grading, drainage, stormwater management, and site design principles .
- Current holder of, or have no restrictions to obtain, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Experience withlarge-scale industrial or logistics facilities .
- Background inconstruction management or contractor coordination .
- Experience working with federal, state, or port authorities.
- Demonstrated experience withport, marine, or waterfront infrastructure projects .
- Proven experience coordinating withenvironmental planning and permitting processes .
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., AASHTO, ASCE, local/state regulations, coastal engineering guidelines).
- Experience withmarine structural coordination (e.g., pile-supported systems, quay walls).
- Knowledge ofresiliency design for coastal environments (e.g., flood protection, sea level rise considerations).
- Occasional travel to project sites and client locations
- Relocation is an option for this position
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position