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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 an **Assistant Director of Civil Infrastructure** for one of our offices in **Sacramento, CA** .

SUMMARY:

This role will provide consistency and integration across engineering designs, standards, and technical requirements throughout all phases of project delivery. The role provides expert guidance on complex engineering issues, cost estimating, and construction support while overseeing preliminary engineering, design development, and technical alternatives. The incumbent coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, interface management, and alignment with operational needs. Additionally, the position supports executive leadership by providing technical insight to inform timely and effective strategic decision-making.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Ensuring the engineering documents, standards, and technical requirements are consistent and coordinating engineering documentation with other functional support groups

+ Providing recommendations on complex issues, cost estimation, and construction support

+ Assisting with development, recommendation, and implementation of policies, as applicable, in relation to engineering management, engineering standards, and technical requirements, infrastructure development, system development, design, and construction support including change management

+ Assisting with engineering activities necessary to support planning, development, procurement, design, and construction of the projects

+ Managing the engineering activities of preliminary engineering, alternative technical concepts, design, and design variances

+ Verifying that designs are compliant with the engineering requirements

+ Providing functional support including interface coordination between engineering and other functions groups, coordination between Civil coordination with O&M, and assistance for implementing third-party requirements

+ Supporting executives on strategic matters to ensure timely and effective decision-making in relation to engineering matters

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

+ BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.

+ California registered Professional Engineer

Preferred Requirements:

+ Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

+ Experience of senior roles in complex major projects or programs

+ Ability to analyze and inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges

+ Advanced understanding of engineering management in complex and large-scale rail projects or programs from planning through preliminary engineering, detail design, construction support, and coordination with system and O&M

+ Engineering leadership experience and roles in alternative delivery projects

+ Extensive experience in value engineering and configuration change management

+ Interface management experience between construction stages or contractors/suppliers during design and implementation phases

Additional Information

+ Travel may be required for this position.

+ Sponsorship is offered for this role.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150000 to $277000.

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 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.

**ReqID:** J10143416

**Business Line:** Transportation

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** West

**Career Area:** Engineering

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Compensation:** USD 150000 - USD 277000 - yearly