Civil Design Team Leader

AECOM

Denver, CO

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$100,000–$150,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Bentley MicroStation, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Candidate Mining, Change Control, Civil Engineering, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Consulting, Cost Estimates, Customer/Client Research, Data Processing, Driver's License, ESRI, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Engineering Drawing, Fortune 500 Customers, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Google Earth, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)\Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR), Market Surveys, Material Take Off, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Mine Waste/Tailings, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Professional Services, Project Control, Project Design, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Schematics, Software Design, Software Development, Surface Modeling, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Training Program, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Denver, CO

POSTED

3 days ago

**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’s** Water Business Line is seeking a creative and highly motivated **Civil Design Team Leader** specializing in site civil work, grading earthwork and pipeline design for immediate employment based in the Denver office. This is a technical and supervising role working with engineers, project managers, and direct staff on a variety of projects within the Mining Division. Candidates can expect a diverse set of project challenges focused on heavy civil, grading, roads, dams, utilities, and pipelines for large mine sites. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supervising, mentoring staff, interdisciplinary collaboration in leading civil designs, producing custom solutions, and developing figures, drawings, material take-off quantities, helping on reports, and specifications for the civil design work on exciting and complex mining projects. **Job Summary/Responsibilities** The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: + Serves as a fully capable professional in the field with minimal direction. + Applies advanced knowledge to develop design procedures, software, and tools to support high-quality, cost-effective project delivery. + Develops estimates of technical effort for projects. + Manages communication and collaboration with the full design team and clients. + Conducts interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables. + Oversees development and implementation of technical approaches for complex work requiring ingenuity and creativity. + Initiates project designs and plans, including preparation of presentations and design drawings. + Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and working drawings. + Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. + May oversee and guide less experienced designers. + Meets with clients and oversees project execution to ensure client needs are met. + Leads development of engineering drawings from initiation through completion in accordance with codes, standards, and design criteria. + Develops and completes design assignments and engineering drawings of moderate to high complexity under limited supervision. + Applies a solid understanding within a specific discipline, including codes, permits, and relevant software. + Understands design and drawing preparation processes using project specifications and established standards. + Reviews vendor and supplier documents for accuracy and understands their role in project delivery. + Demonstrates knowledge of cost estimating, material take-offs, and budget support activities. + Understands project change control processes and identifies potential changes. + Maintains knowledge of discipline-specific equipment and material lists. + Extensive experience with Autodesk Civil 3D (through 2025), including advanced surface and pipeline modeling. + Translates general direction and conceptual sketches into complete design deliverables. + Mining: grading design, surface modeling, and site development for tailings storage facilities, dams, embankments, seepage ponds, utilities, and related infrastructure. + Civil/Site: site development, roads, drainage, dams, slope stabilization, retaining walls, detention ponds, and stream restoration. + Prepares detailed calculation packages for earthwork quantities, reservoir storage, and tailings capacity. + Processes multiple data sources (LiDAR, survey, DEMs, contours) to develop existing conditions models. + Demonstrates strong understanding of coordinate systems and data transformations. + Manages survey and client data throughout the project lifecycle. + Performs routine and complex design tasks requiring judgment and problem-solving. + Provides leadership and direction related to CAD technologies for project teams. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** + BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + Valid U.S. Driver’s License **Preferred Qualifications** + Strong technical progression within civil engineering and design. + Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards. + Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) + ProjectWise + Microsoft Excel + Google Earth + NavisWorks + ESRI GIS, Blue Marble Global Mapper or other GIS applications. + Experience with other software a plus: + InfraWorks + Vehicle Tracking + ReCap + Bluebeam + MicroStation OpenRoads, OpenGround, GeoPak + Revit + Global Mapper **Additional Information** + Sponsorship will not be provided for this role. + Relocation is not provided for this role. 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 $100000 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:** J10153192 **Business Line:** Water **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Engineering **Work Location Model:** Remote **Compensation:** USD 100000 - USD 150000 - yearly

About the Company

AECOM

About AECOM

AECOM is a global network of experts working with clients, communities and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.

Delivering clean water and energy. Building iconic skyscrapers. Planning new cities. Restoring damaged environments. Connecting people and economies with roads, bridges, tunnels and transit systems. Designing parks where children play. Helping governments maintain stability and security.

We connect expertise across services, markets, and geographies to deliver transformative outcomes. Worldwide, we design, build, finance, operate and manage projects and programs that unlock opportunities, protect our environment and improve people’s lives.

Imagine it. Delivered.

Fast Facts:

Approximately $20.2 billion of revenue during fiscal year 2018
Ranked #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering News-Record’s 2018 “Top 500 Design Firms”
Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year

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COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Aerospace and Defense

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Childcare, Concierge Services, Stock Options, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Allowance, Work From Home, Game Rooms, Health Care on Site, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria

WEBSITE

https://aecom.jobs/