Civil Engineer - Full-time

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to join our Water Business Line in Location: Oakland, California. This strategic role offers an opportunity to lead and deliver complex coastal engineering projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll work with senior engineers, scientists, and project managers to shape resilient coastal infrastructure, contribute to climate adaptation strategies, and drive innovation in technical delivery.

Compensation: USD 95000 - USD 150000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader in the planning, design, and rehabilitation of coastal structures including seawalls, revetments, groins, and nature-based (living shoreline) solutions.
• Conduct resiliency and vulnerability assessments for infrastructure exposed to flooding, sea level rise, and coastal storm impacts.
• Perform advanced wave modeling and statistical analyses (including spectral and wind-wave calculations) to inform project design and risk mitigation.
• Oversee development of technical tools, workflows, and standardized processes to enhance project efficiency and quality control.
• Lead preparation of technical deliverables, including engineering reports, cost estimates, regulatory permits, and specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and manage coastal data collection and survey campaigns, and integrate findings into project designs.
• Mentor, supervise, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level coastal engineers, and contribute to talent development within the Water group.
• Support client and stakeholder engagement and contribute to proposal development and project pursuits.
• Support identification and pursuit of key project opportunities for coastal engineering across the Pacific Coast and throughout the broader Pacific Region.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS in Civil Engineering; Experience Required: 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Civil or Coastal Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability in identifying and pursuing key project opportunities for coastal engineering across the Pacific Coast and broader Pacific Region.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., SWAN, Delft3D, MIKE21, ADCIRC).

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage; paid time off; leaves of absence; 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.