Civil Engineer II; Rail​/Transit Projects

Civil Engineer II

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer II to support the planning, design, and delivery of BRT and LRT projects nationally. The successful candidate will work with our growing Transit‑Rail practice in the Austin, TX, Houston, TX, or New Orleans, LA offices and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

• Support efforts for BRT projects, including roadway design, drainage design, maintenance of traffic, station design, civil/site grading, and transit signal priority systems.
• Support multidisciplinary teams through all project phases—from conceptual design through construction.
• Ensure compliance with FTA guidelines, local agency standards, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with transit agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Mentor entry engineers and foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

• BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Micro Station.
• Experience with transit infrastructure design, including LRT, BRT, and commuter rail.
• Familiarity with transit agencies and regional transportation priorities.
• Experience in engineering project delivery, including design and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, permitting, and regulatory processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment is not available now or in the future.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is USD 65000 to USD 90000 per year.

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.

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