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Senior Civil Engineer - Water​/Wastewater

Job in Orange, Orange County, California, 92613, USA
Listing for: AECO
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Water Management
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Water Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Full-time
  • State/Province:
    California
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
  • Business Line:
    Water
  • Work Location Model:
    Hybrid
  • Primary

    Location:

    US - Orange, CA - 999 Town & Country
  • Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 210,000 - yearly
Job Description

AECOM's Water business line is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with strong site civil design expertise to join our Water/Wastewater/Conveyance team in Orange, CA. This is an opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects that shape critical water infrastructure across the United States—including treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in grading, drainage, and pipeline design and will bring creative solutions and leadership to our growing Southern California water practice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee site civil design efforts for water and wastewater infrastructure facilities, including rough and precise grading, drainage, paving, and site utilities
    .
  • Manage and perform pipeline design for water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance systems (gravity and pressure).
  • Coordinate civil site design with architectural, structural, and process engineering teams to ensure constructible, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
  • Conduct field visits, condition assessments, and constructability reviews to confirm design intent and compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and review design plans and specifications for civil site work and pipelines.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and QA/QC support to junior engineers and CAD designers.
  • Participate in client meetings and internal coordination with project managers to align design objectives and deliverables.
  • Prepare clear, concise technical memoranda, design reports, and design calculations
    .
  • Stay current on industry standards, codes, and innovative technologies in site civil and water infrastructure design.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline). and 10years of progressively responsible civil design experience.or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Record review.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 15+ years of experience in civil and pipeline design for municipal water and wastewater projects.
  • Proven expertise in grading, drainage, and site civil design
    .
  • Demonstrated experience with water, wastewater, and/or stormwater pipeline design
    , including preparation of construction documents.
  • Strong understanding of open-cut and trenchless construction methods (microtunneling, jack-and-bore, HDD).
  • Experience preparing Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), and post-construction BMP designs.
  • Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • Familiarity with water and sewer rehabilitation techniques.
  • Envision SP certification or interest in sustainable infrastructure design.
  • Proven leadership in mentoring and developing staff.
Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Relocation may be available for this position

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.

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.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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