Senior Engineer - Infrastructure Design

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AECOM is looking to recruit a Senior Engineer - Infrastructure Design, Civils

• Design and planning of civil engineering infrastructure such as earthworks/grading, roads, stormwater, sewer and water across various market sectors.
• The role will entail design development, design review, coordination and management of resources, ad-hoc site supervision, preparation and/or review of typical deliverables e.g. design calculations, reports, drawings, bill of quantities, technical specifications and project documentation.
• Guides junior engineers/technical resources and largely performs tasks independently to complete design/project deliverables.
• Mentors junior staff.
• May be required to coordinate/manage/lead small to mid-sized teams on a project by project basis.
• Supports the execution of projects in accordance with AECOM Quality Management System requirements.
• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer.
• Provides specialised technical input into studies and design work for the infrastructure design discipline and identifies discrepancies in results.
• Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.
• Follows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by self and others. 
• Has knowledge of construction costs relating to their specific areas of design. Gathers and correlates engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Prepares technical specifications.
• Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision. 
• Undertakes technical coordination with authorities for approvals. Solves problems encountered using knowledge, innovation and modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous works.
• Contributes to the area of expertise, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.
• Performs technical quality reviews of design calculations, BIM models and drawings, including documentation in project record by adhering to occupational health and safety and corporate standards.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort/man-hours for projects. 
• Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities.
• Support in building and maintaining Client(internal and external) relationships. 
• Attends client meetings as technical support to gather information and discuss project requirements, explain/ defend work, etc.
• Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals (as required)—the ability to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.    

Skills

• Solid experience in the design of civil infrastructural elements (earthworks/grading, roads, stormwater, sewer and water), particularly in a multi-disciplinary project delivery environment, across all project stages
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Good working knowledge of ProjectWise and BIM360
• Experience in 12D Model, ACS, Microstation, Dynamo is advantageous
• Experience working in other (international) standard specifications and/or design guidelines will be advantageous
• Experience in the execution of multi-disciplinary projects through BIM will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment, as required.
   

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering
• 8+ relevant experience post qualification
• Professionally registered with ECSA
• Own reliable transport

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.