Senior Civil Engineer
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Senior Civil Engineer
110,000–140,000 / Year
Location
Charlotte, NC, United States
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
Apply by
August 29, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Home
Job Description
## Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
## Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Remediation team. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering professional consulting services to our key clients.
The successful candidate will provide technical skills leading and supporting Environmental Remediation and Coal Ash closure projects within the department and will develop strong relationships with the team and clients to enable pursuit of new opportunities. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management, and work both independently and as part of a project team.
The successful candidate will be committed to the team's success and growth; will rigorously apply safety policies and procedures; will manage the technical, cost and schedule elements of project delivery; and will effectively manage the quality of field efforts and project deliverables within the bounds of the AECOM Quality Management System.
The job responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to:
• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package.
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepares technical specification sections.
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
## Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field+ 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Experience with Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR)
- Valid U.S Driver's License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of relevant experience at an engineering consulting firm.
- Ability to proactively lead technical efforts and project team staff.
- Experience as Senior Project Engineer on large scale projects, including landfills, material excavation and dewatering, and coal ash closure
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification.
## Additional Information
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- Relocation is not available 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. 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.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized technical input for Environmental Remediation and Coal Ash closure projects.
- Serve as a technical advisor and lead technical efforts for the team.
- Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work.
- Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
- Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort estimates.
- Perform quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings.
- Prepare technical specification sections.
- Provide input to engineering budget and schedule development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Skills Required
Civil EngineeringEnvironmental RemediationCoal Ash closureCoal Combustion Residuals (CCR)Construction cost estimationDesign calculationsTechnical specificationsCommunicationLeadershipTeamworkIndependent workSafety complianceLandfill managementMaterial excavationDewateringCoal ash closureProactive leadership
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Voluntary benefits
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Referral bonus
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