Instrumentation Engineer – Dam Safety & Monitoring

AECOM; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Civil Engineer – Dam Safety & Monitoring to support our Water business line in Orange, CA. Responsibilities include design and monitoring of instrumentation systems to ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role involves field inspections, data analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Geotechnical Engineering with 4+ years in dam safety or geotechnical monitoring
• Experience with instrumentation design and monitoring for dams and levees
• US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Perform portions of dam safety instrumentation design and monitoring projects
• Gather engineering data using established procedures
• Operate instrumentation networks and analyze data for risks
• Prepare technical reports for clients and regulators
• Collaborate with geotechnical, structural, hydraulics, and environmental engineers

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical and/or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

ADAS

SCADA

Telemetry systems

Job description

Company Description

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.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer – Dam Safety & Monitoring to support our Water business line in Orange, CA. The successful candidate will work on dam safety projects involving the design, installation, and monitoring of instrumentation systems to ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.


• Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.


• Design and implementation of instrumentation systems, including telemetry networks for dams and levees, including piezometers, inclinometers, and pressure transducers.


• Conduct as needed field inspections, calibrations, and troubleshooting of malfunctioning monitoring equipment.


• Analyze instrumentation data to assess dam performance and identify potential risks to Dam safety.


• Prepare technical reports and documentation for review by clients and regulatory agencies.


• Experience with instrumentation condition assessments.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical, structural, hydraulics/hydrology, and environmental engineers.


• Performs work in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision.


• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, electrical and/or Geotechnical Engineering, and 4+ years of experience in dam safety, instrumentation, or geotechnical monitoring. or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education


• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Geotechnical dam design and construction oversight.


• Experience in the design and installation of ADAS, SCADA and telemetry systems.


• Strong analytical and communication skills.


• 8+ years of experience in dam safety, instrumentation, or geotechnical monitoring.

Additional Information

• No sponsorship is available for this position


• Relocation is not available 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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $120000 to $150000.

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.

ReqID: J10158075

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 150000 - yearly