Civil Engineering Director

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Director to serve as the senior engineering advisor across infrastructure planning, capital programs, real property management, and facilities oversight. This role drives project prioritization and construction oversight for mission-critical assets.

Responsibilities include guiding infrastructure modernization strategies, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance while supporting asset management and lifecycle cost analyses.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering and 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum 10 years of civil engineering, facilities management, infrastructure planning, construction management, or real property experience.
• Experience supporting DHS, DoD, or large federal infrastructure portfolios, with Real Property experience.
• Demonstrated experience in capital project planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert civil engineering guidance for infrastructure programs.
• Support facility planning, construction management, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate facility conditions, lifecycle costs, maintenance requirements, and infrastructure risks.
• Provide technical input for project prioritization and investment decisions.
• Support engineering compliance reviews and policy development.
• Advise leadership on infrastructure modernization strategies.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and government stakeholders.
• Support real property accountability and asset management initiatives.

Skills

Civil Engineering

PE License

US Citizenship

Capital project planning

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Advisory
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - WASHINGTON, DC - 2000 K Street,
• Compensation: USD 170,000 - USD 270,000 - 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 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

The Civil Engineering Director serves as the senior engineering advisor responsible for providing technical expertise supporting infrastructure planning, capital investment programs, real property management, project prioritization, facilities management, and construction oversight across mission-critical assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert civil engineering guidance for infrastructure programs and projects.
• Support facility planning, construction management, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate facility conditions, lifecycle costs, maintenance requirements, and infrastructure risks.
• Provide technical input for project prioritization and investment decisions.
• Support engineering compliance reviews and policy development.
• Advise leadership on infrastructure modernization strategies.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and government stakeholders.
• Support real property accountability and asset management initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering and 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Due to the nature of the work U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum 10 years of civil engineering, facilities management, infrastructure planning, construction management, or real property experience.
• Experience supporting DHS, DoD, or large federal infrastructure portfolios, with experience Real Property and/or infrastructure management within DHS or DoD.
• Demonstrated experiencein capital project planning and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Additional Information

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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

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 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.