Civil OSP Design EngineerSpecialist

We are seeking a technically strong Civil OSP Design Engineer/Specialist to support highvolume Outside Plant (OSP) and linear infrastructure programs. This role combines handson civil design production with formal QA/QC review responsibility serving as both a designer and a quality gate for deliverables submitted to clients and permitting agencies.

The ideal candidate has direct experience designing and reviewing conduit pathways and supporting civil OSP infrastructure using Civil 3D and AutoCAD with the ability to apply sound engineering judgment maintain design consistency and identify constructability risks early.

This is a fully remote role supporting projects across multiple jurisdictions and time zones. High responsiveness technical accountability and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Civil OSP Design & Production

• Perform detailed civil and OSP design work including underground conduit pathway layout Trenching and duct bank design Manhole and handhole placement Utility coordination within public ROW
• Develop and maintain plan and profile drawings alignments and surfaces using Civil 3D.
• Apply clientspecific standards templates and engineering criteria to all design deliverables.
• Coordinate with project managers survey teams and designers to resolve design inputs and constraints.
• Incorporate municipal DOT and permitting feedback into revised design packages.

QA/QC & Technical Review

• Perform formal QA/QC reviews of civil and OSP design packages produced internally or by thirdparty designers.
• Verify compliance with: Client standards and design criteria Local jurisdictional requirements (Municipal ROW DOT utility owners) Applicable industry codes and practices (NEC NESC local standards)
• Identify design inconsistencies missing information or constructability concerns.
• Document clear actionable QC comments using Bluebeam and structured comment logs.
• Confirm resolution of QC comments prior to submittal.

Project & Process Support

• Support Project Managers by tracking design review cycles revisions and submittal readiness.
• Maintain QC checklists and contribute to continuous improvement of design quality processes.
• Identify recurring design issues and recommend upstream corrections or standards updates.
• Utilize digital workflow tools (e.g. Smartsheet trackers dashboards) to maintain visibility into design status and workload.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Engineering Technology or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience in Civil/OSP design)  2 years of hands-on civil-OSP design experience including conduit or linear infrastructure or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D in a production environment.
• Experience performing technical QA/QC reviews of design drawings.
• Practical understanding of: Underground conduit systems ROW design constraints Utility coordination principles
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear technical feedback.
• Ability to work independently in a remote multiproject environment.
• Telecommunications or OSPspecific civil design experience.
• Experience designing for municipal ROW DOT or public infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for design review and redlining.
• Experience supporting permitting or responding to agency comments.
• Familiarity with workflow tracking tools (Smartsheet Excel or similar).

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.

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About AECOM 

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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. 

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time