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Civil Engineer II (Rail/Transit Projects) - 2 Years of Experience is Required

AECOM

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Compensation
$70–120K/yr
Location
Dallas, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

AECOM seeks a Civil Engineer II to support planning, design, and delivery of BRT and LRT projects nationally from its Dallas office. The role supports roadway, drainage, traffic, station, grading, and transit signal priority design, and works with multidisciplinary teams and public-sector stakeholders across project phases. The position also supports compliance with agency guidelines, standards, and codes and mentors entry engineers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCADMicroStationTransit Infrastructure DesignEngineering Project DeliveryEngineering StandardsPermittingRegulatory ProcessesWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

BA/BS or Equivalent Experience2 Years Relevant ExperienceBachelor's in Civil Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full 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 a Civil Engineer II to support the planning, design, and delivery of BRT and LRT projects nationally. The successful candidate will bring a collaborative mindset to support AECOM’s growing Transit-Rail practice. In this role you will support the Dallas, TX Office .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support efforts for BRT projects, including roadway design, drainage design, maintenance of traffic, station design, civil/site grading, and transit signal priority systems.

  • Support multidisciplinary teams through all project phases—from conceptual design through construction.

  • Ensure compliance with FTA guidelines, local agency standards, and applicable codes.

  • Coordinate with transit agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

  • Mentor entry engineers and foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

NIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation.

  • Experience with transit infrastructure design, including LRT, BRT, and commuter rail.

  • Familiarity with transit agencies and regional transportation priorities.

  • Experience in engineering project delivery, including design and construction phases.

  • Strong understanding of engineering standards, permitting, and regulatory processes.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship for U.S. employment is not available now or in the future.

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. 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: J10163416

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 120000 - yearly

How this job compares

Set against the 5,102 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–120K/yr
  • Texas median$91–141K/yr90 salary ranges
  • US median$91–143K/yr2,833 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 22% below the Texas median midpoint ($122K) — in the lowest quarter of Civil Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 357 open Civil Engineer jobs in Texas and 5,102 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 4,123 postings).
Education
3,879 of the 5,102 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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