The Senior Engineer - General Civils will join the Enterprise Capabilities team in South Africa, delivering civil infrastructure design across earthworks, roads, stormwater, sewer, and water systems. This role supports global projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring timely project delivery within defined budgets and schedules.
Responsibilities
- Handles defined segments of engineering assignments typically managed by experienced professionals.
- Collects and analyzes fundamental engineering data using established procedures.
- Executes detailed or routine engineering tasks involving calculations and straightforward testing.
- Develops strategies to address novel engineering challenges.
- Detects inconsistencies in data or results.
- Completes assigned work in line with approved budgets and timelines under moderate supervision.
- Designs and plans civil infrastructure including grading, roads, stormwater, sewer, and water systems across multiple sectors.
- Mentors junior engineers and completes design deliverables independently.
- May lead coordination of small to mid-sized project teams on a per-project basis, including for international assignments.
- Ensures project execution aligns with the organization's Quality Management System.
- Attends client meetings to discuss project needs and present or defend engineering solutions.
Nice to Have
- Proficiency in 12D Model, OpenRoads, or Microstation is advantageous.
- Experience with Dynamo for Civil 3D is beneficial.
- Familiarity with international design standards and guidelines is a plus.
- Prior site supervisory experience on engineering projects is considered an asset.
Tech Stack
AutoCAD Civil 3D, ProjectWise, BIM 360, 12D Model, OpenRoads, Microstation, Dynamo for Civil 3D
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits
- Employee perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Work Arrangement
hybrid — South Africa — hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week
Team
Over 3000 technical professionals in the Enterprise Capabilities team operating across nine countries with remote technical anchors, collaborating with regional and Global Business Line project teams.
- Think and Act Globally
- digital adoption
- freedom to grow
- flexibility and balance
- collaboration
- respect
- community
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Information
- The Enterprise Capabilities team operates across geographic boundaries and time zones.
- The team is responsible for delivering high-quality specialist services that address capability gaps, resourcing demands, and technical challenges on projects of all scopes and sizes.
- Employees must work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.
- The company is a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
- Projects cover water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings sectors.
- All personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.
