Associate Engineer - Transportation CAD & Infrastructure

AECO; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Engineer in Sacramento, CA to assist with engineering design, CAD drafting, construction documentation, and project coordination for transportation infrastructure delivery. This role provides practical experience in transportation engineering and supports high-speed rail projects.

You will prepare drawings, review plans under supervision, and contribute to project records while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 2 years or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, drafting principles, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, sketches, exhibits, and construction support documents using CAD software.
• Assist engineers with design, drafting, and construction support activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings, plans, specs, and documents for completeness and accuracy under senior staff guidance.
• Incorporate redlines and revisions into drawings and maintain files per standards.
• Support field staff with construction sketches, record drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Assist with engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, technical reports, and exhibits/presentations.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, surveyors, construction managers, contractors, and other team members to support delivery.
• Maintain organized electronic files and assist with document management and version control.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings, and construction coordination activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

BA/BS + 2 years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Bluebeam Revu

ProjectWise

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Engineer in Sacramento, CA to assist with engineering design, CAD drafting, construction documentation, and project coordination for transportation infrastructure delivery. This role provides practical experience in transportation engineering and supports high-speed rail projects.

You will prepare drawings, review plans under supervision, and contribute to project records while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality outcomes.