Civil Design Manager

Job Description

AECOM’s West Region is actively seeking a highly motivated Civil Design Manager to join the Orange, California Geo‑Civil team. Our strong local presence in Southern California opens the doors to significant and interesting projects in the dams, water/waste water and power sectors. In this role there is opportunity to grow technical and non‑technical skills alongside a team of seasoned professionals while being given ownership that will stretch your potential.

• Contribute to the design of regional dams, water/wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, levees, spillways, etc.
• Mentor junior staff and lead tasks coordinating with multiple teams.
• Generate conceptual layouts/designs and perform calculations/analyses for channels, culverts, headwalls, detention ponds, operating ponds, spillways, rock drains, check dams, and haulage/access/circulation roads.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, quantity and cost estimates, and alternative assessments.
• Coordinate and integrate civil design with results from geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs.
• Develop tangible engineering design skills through periodic field experience, including construction support (verification of design implementation, adherence to quality, contractor/owner engagement), site inspections, and geotechnical investigations.
• Create engineering drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Microstation.
• Participate actively in client meetings.

• Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid driver's license.

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Strong technical progression within Civil Engineering and Design using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• EIT Certification strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience in dams is a plus.
• The ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment.
• Positive attitude and strong initiative to learn and excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Relocation may be provided for this position.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.

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.

$115,000-$115,000 per year