Project Engineer I - Construction & Field Oversight (Hybrid)

AECOM; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer I to be based in Southern California. This early‑career role supports the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and control from design to closeout, with emphasis on construction administration, documentation, and field oversight.

Experience in hospital/healthcare work under OSHPD/ HCAI and school work under DSA is preferred. The team works across diverse sectors including transportation, buildings, water and energy.

Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluating architectural and engineering proposals and in developing execution, contracting, and award recommendations
• Conducts constructability reviews for compliance with Client standards and building code requirements
• Supports coordination of jurisdictional approvals, plan check, and permitting
• Assists in the development of drawings and specifications for the design or construction of new facilities, and the repair and modernization of existing facilities
• Supports bidding, construction contract review, and pre‑qualification processes
• Supports the review of construction progress relative to submitted construction schedules, including contractor baseline, critical path (CPM), and recovery schedules
• Reviews and coordinates RFIs, requests for clarification (RFC), submittals, change order proposals (COP), and change directives (CD) for quality assurance and merit
• Assists in reviewing change orders and assessing their cost and schedule impact, and prepares cost estimates for change orders and extra services
• Assists in monitoring variances in the project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
• Assists in reviewing and verifying contractor applications for payment and supports fiscal management of project resources
• Supports the Project Manager / Construction Manager in resolving construction issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Monitors labor compliance and prevailing wage requirements
• Performs site walks to verify field conditions and monitors construction activities for compliance with contract documents and safety standards
• Monitors General Contractor and subcontractor work to ensure adherence with project plans and promotes quality control of all installations
• Monitors the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and helps ensure projects comply with State requirements
• Coordinates and documents progress meetings with site administrators, community representatives, public agencies, and Client departments during all phases of construction
• When requested, interfaces with the Client, architect, and design professionals to confirm compliance with design intent and Client satisfaction

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer I to be based in Southern California. This early‑career role supports the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and control from design to closeout, with emphasis on construction administration, documentation, and field oversight.

Experience in hospital/healthcare work under OSHPD/ HCAI and school work under DSA is preferred. The team works across diverse sectors including transportation, buildings, water and energy.