Civil Designer

Job Description

AECOMs Water Business Line is seeking a creative and highly motivated Civil Designer specializing in grading earthwork and pipeline design for immediate employment. This is a technical role working with engineers and project managers on a variety of projects within the Mining Division.  Candidates can expect a diverse set of project challenges focused on heavy civil grading roads dams utilities and pipelines for large mines.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration in leading civil designs producing custom solutions mentoring junior staff and developing figures drawings material take-off quantities helping on reports and specifications for the civil design work on exciting and complex mining projects.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for initiating and developing engineering drawings through completion for assigned projects in conformance with the requirements applicable codes and design criteria established by the projects discipline engineers.
• Under direct supervision completes design assignments of moderate complexity.
• Under general supervision develops engineering drawings of moderate complexity.
• Applies a solid level of understanding within a specific discipline.
• Familiar with codes permits and software applications related to the discipline.
• Understands the process of preparing designs and drawings using project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices standards and procedures.
• Basic understanding of Engineers process of performing and verifying design calculations to support the overall project design.
• Fully understands the purpose and use of vendor documents and reviews discipline supplier documents for accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of the use of requisitions and the role of materials management.
• Assists in the collection of data on manpower man-hour and labor costs requirements for design staff to aid in evaluating the budget.
• Basic knowledge of cost estimating methods and performs material take-offs for the discipline.
• Intermediate knowledge of disciplines materials costs and concept of cost analysis and forecasting.
• Basic knowledge of the project change control process and can identify a potential change.
• Basic understanding of the disciplines equipment and material lists.
• Extensive experience with Autodesk Civil 3D through release 2025 with an emphasis on complex and advanced surface modeling and pipeline modeling capabilities.
• Ability to take general direction and simple sketches from engineers and progress through all stages of design.
• Mining - Grading design surface modeling and site development for tailing storage facilities starter dams foundations embankments seepage ponds utility corridors waste rock piles buttresses ring dikes underdrains closure plans and instrumentation and monitoring.
• Civil/Site- Site development access and haul roads drainage channels jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional dams slope stabilization retaining walls detention ponds land development surface drainage and stream restoration.
• Prepare detailed calculation packages for earthwork quantities reservoir storage capacity and tailing storage.
• Ability to process a variety of data sources to build existing base surfaces from LiDAR survey points break lines DEMs and contours.
• Detailed understanding of coordinate systems and the ability to transform data from one system to another.
• Data management of survey and client data through the project life cycle.
• Works under limited supervision.
• Performs both routine and non-routine complex design assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.
• Responsible for providing leadership and direction of specific CAD technologies assigned to the project team.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Autodesk AutoCAD Civil3D experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical progression within civil engineering and design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• ProjectWise
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Earth
• NavisWorks
• ESRI GIS Blue Marble Global Mapper or other GIS applications.
• Experience with other software such as InfraWorks ReCap Bluebeam Revit a plus

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
• Relocation is not provided for this role.

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 2024. Learn more at . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time