Utility Infra Design Engineer / Specialist

Summary

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, and construction services. The Utility Infrastructure Telecom Design QC Engineer / Specialist will support the planning, design, technical review, and quality assurance of underground telecommunications infrastructure, including conduit systems and fiber optic networks. The role also involves utility coordination, permitting support, construction support, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review underground OSP designs for fiber optic network deployments
• Design conduit systems, duct banks, manholes, handholes, roadway crossings, and utility corridors
• Perform route evaluation and constructability assessments for greenfield and brownfield projects
• Incorporate utility conflicts, right-of-way constraints, environmental considerations, and permitting requirements into design solutions
• Support the development of construction drawings, profile sheets, details, and permit packages
• Perform technical reviews of Utility Infrastructure Telecom Design QC packages
• Verify compliance with client standards, engineering requirements, and construction criteria
• Review conduit sizing, bend radii, separation requirements, depth of cover, pulling calculations, and access structures
• Validate compliance with municipal, DOT, utility, NEC, NESC, and client-specific requirements
• Identify design deficiencies and provide clear engineering recommendations for corrective action
• Coordinate with utility owners, municipalities, transportation agencies, and permitting authorities
• Support utility conflict resolution and relocation planning
• Assist in permit application development and agency review responses
• Participate in design review meetings and constructability reviews
• Provide engineering support during construction activities
• Review contractor questions, RFIs, and field change requests
• Evaluate field conditions and recommend engineering solutions
• Support as-built development and project closeout documentation

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Working hours 12pm-8pm Pacific time
• Experience with civil infrastructure, utility design, telecommunications engineering, or OSP design
• Technical Skills: AutoDesk AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, Utility conflict analysis tools, and Digital engineering and model-based design workflows
• Experience designing/reviewing underground conduit systems and telecommunications infrastructure
• Working knowledge of utility coordination, permitting processes, and right-of-way requirements
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Experience supporting hyperscale, broadband, municipal, utility, or data center projects
• Understanding of underground utility engineering, subsurface utility coordination, and utility conflict analysis
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, DOT, utility accommodation policies, and telecommunications industry standards
• Knowledge of fiber optic network architecture and OSP construction practices
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and constructability reviews
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Working hours 12pm-8pm Pacific time

Nice to Haves

• Experience with civil infrastructure, utility design, telecommunications engineering, or OSP design
• Technical Skills: AutoDesk AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, Utility conflict analysis tools, and Digital engineering and model-based design workflows
• Experience designing/reviewing underground conduit systems and telecommunications infrastructure
• Working knowledge of utility coordination, permitting processes, and right-of-way requirements
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Experience supporting hyperscale, broadband, municipal, utility, or data center projects
• Understanding of underground utility engineering, subsurface utility coordination, and utility conflict analysis
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, DOT, utility accommodation policies, and telecommunications industry standards
• Knowledge of fiber optic network architecture and OSP construction practices
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and constructability reviews
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred but not required

Benefits

• Fully remote position
• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include paid time off and leaves of absence
• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include voluntary benefits and perks
• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include flexible work options
• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include well-being resources and an employee assistance program
• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include business travel insurance
• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include service recognition awards
• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include a retirement savings plan
• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include an employee stock purchase plan
• Resources from a network of experts and cutting-edge technology
• Award-winning training and development programs designed to expand technical expertise and leadership skills
• Opportunities to grow and pursue career ambitions
• A welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community