Civil Design Manager
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering
Civil Design Manager
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.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Contribute to the design of regional dams. water/wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, levees, spillways, etc.
- Candidate is expected to 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. This may include construction support (verification of design implementation, adherence to quality, contractor/owner engagement), site inspections, and geotechnical investigations. Also provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.
- Create engineering drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Microstation.
- Participate actively in client meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Candidate must have a valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Additional Information:
- Relocation may be provided for this position
- Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future
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