Transit​/Rail Design Engineer

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Murray, UT - 756 East Winchester
• Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 130,000 - yearly

AECOM is seeking a Transit/Rail Design Engineer III to be based in Murray, UT
.

Come join our team in Salt Lake City! Immediately adjacent to the Wasatch Mountains and 30 minutes from 10 ski resorts, Salt Lake City remains a best‑kept secret, and not just for its proximity to the resorts. With flourishing nightlife, passion for the outdoors, professional and college sports, ease of access to the international airport and regional destinations, and high quality of life, Salt Lake City is a true gem.

That said, Utah is rapidly growing, and the state legislature prioritizes the connection between multimodal transportation and economic growth—creating steady opportunities in the transportation industry. AECOM’s Salt Lake office is highly regarded and poised to grow in Utah’s expanding market.

The mid‑level civil engineer role is a key position that will be based in Utah and report into the US West Region Transit/Rail Engineering Group. This person will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of exciting transit projects with the transit/rail group with a focus on supporting the regional Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) design team.

• Serve as a designer and/or technical task leader on planning studies, preliminary design studies, and final design of BRT or LRT projects, coordinating and collaborating with team members and supporting business development.
• Perform specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment supporting a senior engineer.
• Prepare engineering‑related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids for BRT and LRT infrastructure.
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
• Coordinate tasks and provide leadership and mentorship to entry‑level engineers.
• Perform work in accordance with the agreed‑upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Work independently and with other team members to complete all tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineering license in Utah (or ability to obtain).
• 4 years of relevant experience in transportation design, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or Microstation/Power InRoads or Power Geo Pak.
• Ability to prepare engineering design reports and construction drawings for highway, roadway, transit, and/or rail.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with design teams consisting of multi‑discipline design engineers and technicians.
• Familiarity with BRT/LRT standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position.

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.