CEI Senior Project Engineer

AECOM; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a CEI Senior Project Engineer to support transportation and infrastructure projects in the Jacksonville, Florida region. The role provides technical leadership, construction engineering inspection, and oversight to ensure contract requirements, quality standards, and schedules are met.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience, PE license, US citizenship, and willingness to obtain Florida endorsement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
• Due to the nature of the projects a US Citizenship is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) and the ability to obtain endorsement in the State of Florida within six months of Project NTP if registered in another state

Responsibilities

• Directing a highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program
• Planning and organizing the work of subordinate and staff members
• Developing and/or reviewing policies, methods, practices, and procedures
• Reviewing programs for conformance with Department standards
• Supports, oversees and coordinates engineering production activities for an operating unit
• Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative
• Initiates and maintains contact with senior-level management within the company and is skilled in dispute resolution and negotiation of critical issues
• Assumes lead responsibilities for a team of engineers and professional support staff

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10 years of related experience

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Fort Lauderdale FL - 110 E Brow
• Compensation: USD 190000 - USD 230000 - yearly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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 worldâs 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 currently seeking a highly experienced CEI Senior Project Engineer to support and oversee a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects within the Jacksonville, Florida region. This role will be responsible for providing technical expertise, leadership, and construction engineering inspection support to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, quality standards, and schedules.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directing a highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program
• Planning and organizing the work of subordinate and staff members
• Developing and/or reviewing policies, methods, practices, and procedures
• Reviewing programs for conformance with Department standards
• Supports, oversees and coordinates engineering production activities for an operating unit
• Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative
• Initiates and maintains contact with senior-level management within the company and is skilled in dispute resolution and negotiation of critical issues
• Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits
• Directing a highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program
• Planning and organizing the work of subordinate and staff members
• Developing and/or reviewing policies, methods, practices, and procedures
• Reviewing programs for conformance with Department standards
• Under minimal supervision, performs complex duties utilizing advanced techniques and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and methods
• Assumes lead responsibilities for a team of engineers and professional support staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
• Due to the nature of the projects a US Citizenship is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) and the ability to obtain endorsement in the State of Florida within six months of Project NTP if registered in another state

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Proficient with project delivery requirements, creativity, foresight, working with a multi-disciplinary team to meet project goals and deliver high quality technical excellence
• Demonstrates strong judgment in proactively identifying and solving routine and non-routine operational challenges, establishing operational objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guidance across diverse engineering functions
• FDOT Advanced MOT
• CTQP Quality Control Manager
• Six years of engineering experience, two of those years involved in relevant transportation projects

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

At AECOM, we are 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
• 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 2025. 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.