Construction Engineering I

AECOM; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Office Engineer to join our Orange, CA office. The role develops professional work knowledge through standard techniques and supports project teams in civil construction activities.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, field inspections, and reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with project standards. Strong MS Excel and document workflow skills are required to support scheduling and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience in construction office engineering, project administration, or document control on heavy civil, transportation, or public works infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with project management systems (Procore, Primavera Unifier, Kahua, or e-Builder).
• Hands-on familiarity with 360° construction capture software/hardware (OpenSpace, HoloBuilder, StructionSite, or Cupix).
• High proficiency in MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and document tracking workflows.

Responsibilities

• Completes tasks requiring knowledge of basic engineering principles.
• Focuses on estimating take-offs, conducting walk-downs for quantity tracking, reporting installed quantities, and performing field inspections to verify design compliance.
• Assists in the preparation and review of construction drawings and related technical documents to ensure compliance with project standards.
• Contributes to specific portions of broader assignments within established guidelines.
• Maintains accurate project documentation, including daily reports, field notes, and photographic records to support project tracking and quality assurance.
• Communicates with project managers, contractors, and team members to coordinate construction activities and resolve field-related issues.
• Monitors construction activities for adherence to safety protocols, building codes, and project specifications.
• Assists in schedule development and tracking to support project timeline management and milestone achievement.
• Participates in project meetings and site coordination activities to support overall project objectives and team collaboration.

Skills

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

document tracking workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera Unifier

Kahua

e-Builder

OpenSpace

HoloBuilder

StructionSite

Cupix

Job description

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

AECOM is seeking an Office Engineer to work in our Orange, CA office. This candidate will be performing a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques.

Job responsibilities:

• Completes tasks requiring knowledge of basic engineering principles
• Focuses on estimating take-offs, conducting walk-downs for quantity tracking, reporting installed quantities, and performing field inspections to verify design compliance
• Assists in the preparation and review of construction drawings and related technical documents to ensure compliance with project standards
• Contributes to specific portions of broader assignments within established guidelines
• Maintains accurate project documentation, including daily reports, field notes, and photographic records to support project tracking and quality assurance
• Communicates with project managers, contractors, and team members to coordinate construction activities and resolve field-related issues
• Monitors construction activities for adherence to safety protocols, building codes, and project specifications
• Assists in schedule development and tracking to support project timeline management and milestone achievement
• Participates in project meetings and site coordination activities to support overall project objectives and team collaboration

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• MVR check required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and direct hands-on field office experience).
• Experience in construction office engineering, project administration, or document control on heavy civil, transportation, or public works infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with project management systems (e.g., Procore, Primavera Unifier, Kahua, or e-Builder)
• Hands-on familiarity with 360° construction capture software/hardware (e.g., OpenSpace, HoloBuilder, StructionSite, or Cupix)
• High proficiency in MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and document tracking workflows.

Additional Information

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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $70000 to $120000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available:

• 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.

Work Location Model:

On-Site

Compensation:

USD 70000 - USD 120000 - yearly