Civil Construction Engineer

Civil Construction Engineer 2

AECOM is seeking to hire a junior level Civil/Construction Engineering to support onsite efforts within our Bakersfield, CA office.

The Construction Engineer will support the California High-Speed Rail program by contributing to engineering analysis, data management, and performance reporting. This role is suited for an early-career professional with a bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering and at least two years of experience, with knowledge of civil/construction engineering principles, and capabilities within data systems and analytics.

The position plays a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making by supporting construction, engineering, project controls, and program management teams through accurate reporting, system integration, and continuous improvement of data workflows.

Position Responsibilities

• Support engineering and project teams with data collection, validation, and analysis related to program delivery
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs), schedules, and project metrics
• Utilize data visualization tools to present complex engineering and program data in a clear, actionable format
• Assist with integration and management of data across multiple enterprise systems and platforms
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership, stakeholders, and program teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify reporting needs, data gaps, and process inefficiencies
• Apply engineering principles to interpret data trends and support technical and operational decision-making
• Perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) checks on datasets and reporting outputs
• Support development of documentation including workflows, reporting procedures, and data standards
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting and data management

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS + 2 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications/Licensures

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience with construction or civil engineering principles
• Prior track or rail experience
• Experience working with data systems, reporting tools, or engineering/project databases
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, macros, data modeling)
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization/reporting tools
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as project controls software, ERP platforms, or engineering data systems
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or construction programs
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools is a plus
• Experience supporting reporting and analytics in complex, multidisciplinary environments

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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