Senior Civil Design Engineer

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead the technical design and oversight of large-scale civil site infrastructure projects within port and marine environments. This role will be responsible for guiding multidisciplinary civil-site design efforts across projects including storage facilities, utility and office buildings, wharfs, loading docks, roadways, sidewalks, and associated infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong end-to-end project experience spanning conceptual planning, detailed design, project engineering, and construction, with demonstrated coordination of environmental planning and regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in delivering high-impact infrastructure projects that support port operations, logistics, and regional economic development while ensuring environmental compliance and long-term resilience Key Responsibilities Lead the technical design and engineering of civil site development projects in marine and port environments. Oversee design and integration of: Marine structures (e.g., wharfs, docks, bulkheads) Site infrastructure (grading, drainage, roadways, sidewalks) Industrial facilities (storage sites, loading docks, utility buildings, office buildings) Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and design staff. Act as the Engineer of Record and ensure design compliance with applicable standards, codes, and permit requirements. Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts including structural, geotechnical, environmental, and marine engineering teams. Manage the transition from conceptual design through detailed design, permitting, and construction support . Collaborate with environmental consultants and agencies to support environmental planning, permitting, and compliance (e.g., coastal, wetlands, dredging permits). Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documents. Conduct site visits, inspections, and construction oversight to ensure adherence to design intent. Interface directly with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory authorities. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to site conditions, constructability, and environmental constraints. Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) and 6 years of related civil engineering design experience , including civil site design, project engineering, construction phase support/oversight or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Professional Engineer (PE) license Expereince in relevant engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar). Experience in grading, drainage, stormwater management, and site design principles . Current holder of, or have no restrictions to obtain, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Preferred: Experience with large-scale industrial or logistics facilities . Background in construction management or contractor coordination . Experience working with federal, state, or port authorities. Demonstrated experience with port, marine, or waterfront infrastructure projects . Proven experience coordinating with environmental planning and permitting processes . Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., AASHTO, ASCE, local/state regulations, coastal engineering guidelines). Experience with marine structural coordination (e.g., pile-supported systems, quay walls). Knowledge of resiliency design for coastal environments (e.g., flood protection, sea level rise considerations). Occasional travel to project sites and client locations Relocation is an option for this position Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. 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